Millionaire Pie creamy filling (Printer-Friendly)

No-bake dessert featuring pineapple, cherries, pecans, and coconut in a creamy graham crust filling.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 prepared 9-inch 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

10 - Additional whipped topping (optional)
11 - Extra chopped pecans (optional)
12 - Extra chopped maraschino cherries (optional)
13 - Extra shredded coconut (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and thickened.
02 - Gently fold in drained crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed.
03 - Fold in the whipped topping carefully until the mixture becomes 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 fully set.
06 - Before serving, decorate with additional whipped topping, pecans, cherries, and shredded coconut as desired. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven required—just fold, chill, and you're the hero of the gathering.
  • The combination of tropical fruit, toasted nuts, and coconut makes you feel like you're eating something fancier than it actually is.
  • Everyone assumes you spent hours on this, which is the best kind of kitchen secret.
02 -
  • Drain everything—the pineapple, the cherries—or you'll end up with a pool of liquid that soaks the crust and ruins the texture.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice; it's the unsung hero that keeps this from tasting one-dimensional and overly sweet.
03 -
  • Toast your pecans in a dry skillet for just two minutes before chopping—it deepens the flavor in a way that feels almost luxurious.
  • If your whipped topping is still frozen, let it sit on the counter for a solid thirty minutes before folding, or it'll break down and lose all that fluffy texture.
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