Description
Million Dollar Pie delights dessert enthusiasts with its creamy, no-bake goodness from Southern cuisine. Pineapple, whipped cream, and pecans create a heavenly blend of sweet comfort that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (or homemade if preferred)
- 200 g (2 cups) graham cracker crumbs
- 75 g (⅓ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 can (397 g or 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (227 g or 8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), plus more for garnish
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Whipped topping
- Extra shredded coconut
- Chopped pecans
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, mixing until uniform. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie pan, covering bottom and sides completely.
- Crust Setting: Chill for 20 minutes or bake at 175C (350F) for 8-10 minutes until golden, then cool thoroughly.
- Filling Creation: Blend sweetened condensed milk, drained pineapple, coconut, and optional nuts in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated. Stir in fresh lemon juice to enhance flavor complexity.
- Texture Enhancement: Fold whipped topping gently into the mixture, maintaining a light, airy consistency that promises a silky mouthfeel.
- Pie Assembly: Pour the creamy filling into the prepared crust, spreading evenly and creating a smooth surface.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and filling to firm up completely.
- Final Garnish: Before serving, top with additional whipped cream, sprinkle of coconut, chopped pecans, and vibrant maraschino cherries for a visually stunning presentation.
Notes
- Optimize Crust Texture: Toast graham cracker crumbs briefly for enhanced nutty flavor and crispier base before mixing with butter.
- Balance Moisture Carefully: Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid that could make the pie filling runny or soggy.
- Whip Gently for Airiness: Fold whipped topping with slow, light strokes to maintain the pie’s delicate, fluffy consistency without deflating.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Replace regular whipped topping with coconut cream for dairy-free version or use gluten-free graham crackers for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg