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Millionaire Pie

A classic Southern no-bake pie filled with pineapple, cherries, pecans, and sweetened condensed milk in a graham cracker crust.

15 minEasyServes 8380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 graham cracker pie crust
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together 14 oz sweetened condensed milk and 1/4 cup lemon juice until smooth.

  2. 2

    Fold in 20 oz drained crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries.

  3. 3

    Gently fold in 8 oz thawed frozen whipped topping until completely incorporated.

  4. 4

    Pour the mixture into 1 graham cracker pie crust and smooth the top.

  5. 5

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Questions

Can I make Millionaire Pie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Millionaire Pie gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 graham cracker pie crust. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Millionaire Pie keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Millionaire Pie?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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