Millionaire Pie creamy filling (Printable)

Creamy no-bake dessert with pineapple, cherries, pecans, and coconut in a graham crust, served chilled.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 9-inch prepared graham cracker pie crust

→ Filling

02 - 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
04 - 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
05 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
06 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and drained
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping (optional)

10 - Additional whipped topping
11 - Extra pecans, cherries, and coconut for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
02 - Gently fold in crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and maraschino cherries until evenly distributed.
03 - Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and creamy.
04 - Spoon the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
06 - Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping, pecans, cherries, and coconut. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required, so your kitchen stays cool and your stress level even cooler.
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you fussed over it for hours.
  • The flavor combination of pineapple, cherries, and pecans feels fancy without being fussy.
  • Serves eight people and actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge overnight.
02 -
  • Drain your pineapple and cherries thoroughly—excess liquid is the enemy of a set pie.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice; it's the secret that keeps this from tasting one-dimensional and overly sweet.
  • Fold, don't stir—aggressive mixing deflates your whipped topping and ruins the texture.
03 -
  • Let the whipped topping thaw completely at room temperature for thirty minutes before folding—a half-frozen block will deflate the filling.
  • If your pineapple is extra juicy, drain it in a fine-mesh sieve for several minutes to get every bit of liquid out.
  • Make this pie the day before a gathering so you have one less thing to worry about when guests arrive.
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