Description

Millionaire Pie is a no-bake, creamy dessert featuring a graham cracker crust filled with a luscious mixture of crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, maraschino cherries, and chopped pecans, all lightened with Cool Whip. This easy-to-make pie is perfectly chilled for a refreshing treat that offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a crunchy nutty texture.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar

Filling

1 (15.25-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained very well
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip (use half for folding into filling, reserve half for topping)

Garnish

Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter. Press this mixture firmly onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form an even crust layer.
Chill the crust: Place the pie crust in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up while you prepare the filling. This helps the crust hold its shape and creates a crisp texture.
Make the filling: In a separate medium bowl, mix together the very well drained crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, chopped maraschino cherries, chopped pecans, lemon juice, and maraschino cherry juice until evenly combined.
Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold half of the Cool Whip into the pineapple mixture until well combined, keeping the filling light and airy.
Assemble the pie: Spoon the filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Chill to set: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up. For cleaner slices, partially freeze the pie before serving.
Serve: Garnish the pie with the reserved Cool Whip and maraschino cherries just before serving for an attractive and tasty presentation.

Notes

Ensure the crushed pineapple is well drained to prevent a soggy crust.
Partial freezing before serving helps achieve clean pie slices.
For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds.
This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for freshness.
If Cool Whip is unavailable, whipped cream can be used as an alternative.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Millionaire Pie, No-bake Pie, Graham Cracker Crust, Pineapple Pie, Easy Dessert, Cool Whip Pie