Million Dollar Pie

🥧 Million Dollar Pie Recipe (No-Bake)

⭐ Overview:

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Chill time: 4+ hours (or overnight)

• Serves: 8

• Difficulty: Easy

• Style: No-bake refrigerator pie

📝 Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)

• 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional but classic)

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

• 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)

For the crust:

• 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade – see below)

🔧 Optional Homemade Graham Cracker Crust:

If you’d rather make your own crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 crackers)

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 6 tablespoons melted butter

To make:

1. Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until well combined.

2. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.

3. Chill for 1 hour (or bake at 350°F/175°C for 8 minutes and cool before filling).

🍴 Instructions:

1. Mix condensed milk and lemon juice:

   • In a large bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. This will thicken slightly.

2. Add fruit and mix-ins:

   • Fold in the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts.

3. Add whipped topping:

   • Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is fluffy and evenly combined.

4. Fill the crust:

   • Spoon the mixture into your graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

5. Chill:

   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the pie to set properly.

🍒 Optional Toppings (Just Before Serving):

• Whipped cream rosettes

• Maraschino cherries

• Extra chopped nuts

• Toasted coconut flakes

📌 Notes & Variations:

• Tropical twist: Add chopped maraschino cherries or mandarin oranges.

• More citrus: Use a bit of lime zest or juice for a tarter flavor.

• Nut-free version: Omit the nuts if there are allergies.

• Mini pies: Spoon filling into mini graham cracker crusts for individual servings.

📦 Storage:

• Refrigerator: Covered, up to 4 days.

• Freezer: You can freeze the pie for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

Would you like a printable version or a variation (e.g. keto, gluten-free, or dairy-free)?