Millionaire Pie

No bake Millionaire Pie is a simple, no bake dessert recipe with a creamy filling and lots of texture! A graham cracker crust is filled with a creamy & sweet whipped topping filling and then loaded with texture from pecans, cherries, pineapple, and coconut flakes.

Course Dessert, Pie

Cuisine American

Keyword million dollar pie, millionaire pie, millionaire pie recipe

Prep Time 20

Fridge Time 8 20

Total Time 8 40

Servings

Calories 599kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Equipment

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

12 graham cracker sheets
8 tablespoons butter melted

Millionaire Pie

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (drained really well)
1 jar (12 oz) maraschino cherries (drained & chopped, reserve 1 tablespoon juice)
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice (from the jar)
1 teaspoon lemon zest OR lemon juice
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
8 ounces Cool Whip thawed

Instructions

Make the Graham Cracker Crust

Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray or grease with shortening or softened butter. Set aside.
* You can use a store-bought graham cracker crust but I do recommend buying the one that says '2 extra servings' on it.
Using a food processor, or a Ziploc bag with a meat pounder, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Add in the melted butter and stir together until combined well and all the crumbs are coated in butter.
* If using a food processor go ahead and drizzle in the melted butter and let the processor mix it all for you. You will need a mixing bowl to add the crushed graham crackers + melted butter in, if using the Ziploc bag method.
Dump the crumbs into the pie plate and firmly press them into the bottom and up the sides. Place the crust in the freezer for 20 minutes.

Millionaire Pie Filling

While the crust is freezing make the pie filling.
In a mixing bowl add the drained crushed pineapple, chopped maraschino cherries, coconut flakes, chopped pecans, maraschino cherry juice, and the lemon zest or lemon juice. Stir together until combined.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Add the Cool Whip and gently stir together just until mixed in.
Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust (from the freezer) and smooth out the top. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight is better.
* Don't overfill the pie plate. There may be a little extra filling, it just depends on how deep of a pie plate you are using.
When ready to serve top the pie with whipped cream (either homemade or from a spray can) and garnish with whole maraschino cherries, and/or pineapple chunks, and chopped pecans.
* You need the entire jar of maraschino cherries for the pie filling. If garnishing with some you will need to buy extra.

Notes

Lemon Zest or Lemon Juice? : I prefer using lemon juice because lemon zest can sometimes have a very strong & slightly bitter flavor. But, using lemon zest will give the pie more fresh lemony flavor. So it's really up to you. Fresh lemon juice or bottled lemon juice both work just fine.

Pie Filling Texture Tip: This millionaire pie is a looser, softer pie filling (think similar to a thicker form of ambrosia salad) so I recommend letting it refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours in advance. If it has long enough refrigeration time then the filling will thicken and set up, it's not like so loose that it spills all over. You can't leave it out at room temperature for too long or else it will soften pretty quickly. Keep the pie stored in the fridge. If you want really clean slices that hold up well to hot temperatures or if it will be sitting out for a bit, try freezing the pie for 1 hour before slicing.

Leftovers : Keep leftovers stored in the fridge, covered, for up to 7 days.

Serving Suggestions : Serve this pie chilled from the fridge. Don't skip the 8 hour refrigeration time! The pie needs it to set up properly. I make this the day before and let it refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours in advance of when I need it.

Variation & Substitution Ideas

Graham Cracker Crust : Buy a store bought graham cracker crust (I recommend the larger 2 extra serving size) instead of making your own.
Mini Marshmallows : For a fun texture twist to this pie try adding some miniature marshmallows. You can use white marshmallows or try using the colorful fruity mini marshmallows for a fun twist. Use 1-2 cups if mini marshmallows. I like adding some minis because it helps the pie thicken and hold it's shape better. The marshmallows also soak up any liquid so it creates this fluffy ball texture inside the pie which is fabulous.
Add Mandarin Oranges : Add a can of chopped mandarin oranges (you will have to chop them after draining them well) in with the pineapple.
Homemade Whipped Cream : Instead of using a tub of Cool Whip you can make your own. You'll need to beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream + 1/4 cup powdered sugar, beat it on low speed (increasing speed as needed) until it forms stiff peaks.
Nuts : Instead of pecans try using walnuts.

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