Mouthwatering Millionaire Pie: A Perfect Tropical Delight! Recipe
Mouthwatering Millionaire Pie is a luscious, no-bake tropical dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust and a creamy, fruity filling made with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, pineapple, maraschino cherries, coconut, and nuts. This chilled pie offers a deliciously sweet, creamy, and refreshing treat perfect for summer gatherings or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (115 g) melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
Filling
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1 can (8 oz / 225 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup (150 g) maraschino cherries, halved and drained
- ½ cup (60 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For Decoration
- Whipped cream for swirls
- Cherries for garnish
- Toasted shredded coconut for sprinkling
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted unsalted butter thoroughly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish to form an even crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes to let it set properly.
- Prepare the Cream Base: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until the mixture is silky smooth. Gently fold in the heavy cream or whipped topping until the filling is light, airy, and well combined.
- Add the Fruit Mixture: Carefully fold the drained crushed pineapple, halved maraschino cherries, sweetened shredded coconut, and chopped nuts (if using) into the cream base. Pour this combined filling evenly over the chilled crust. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the pie to firm up and flavors to meld.
- Decorate & Serve: Before serving, create whipped cream swirls on the pie’s surface. Top each swirl with a maraschino cherry and sprinkle toasted shredded coconut over the top for added texture and flavor. Slice the pie and serve chilled for a refreshing tropical dessert experience.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- Chilling the crust prevents it from becoming soggy when the filling is added.
- Use fresh or homemade whipped cream for a richer flavor compared to store-bought whipped topping.
- To toast shredded coconut, lightly brown it in a skillet over medium heat until golden, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Nuts are optional but add a delightful crunch; feel free to substitute with your favorite nuts or omit for a nut-free pie.
- This pie tastes best when chilled overnight to allow all flavors to blend.
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