Millionaire Pie - Master Cookbook Recipe # 462

Name: Millionaire Pie - Master Cookbook Recipe # 462
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 Graham Cracker Crust (Recipe #452); 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 can (approx. 7 oz.) sweetened condensed milk; 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained well; 1/3 cup pecans, chopped; 1/3 cup maraschino cherries, chopped; Juice of 1/2 large lemon; 8 oz. whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided; 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted (for topping)

Living up to its name, this "Millionaire Pie" is a rich, creamy, and tropical Southern classic. Packed with pineapple, cherries, and toasted coconut, it’s a no-bake wonder that’s perfect for summer potlucks or holiday gatherings.

This is recipe #462 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minTotal time: 15 min Chill Time: 4 hrs

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Ingredients

1 Graham Cracker Crust (Recipe #452)
4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 can (approx. 7 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained well
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Juice of 1/2 large lemon
8 oz. whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted (for topping)

Instructions

Cream: In a mixing bowl, blend the room-temperature cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk with a hand mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Add Fruit & Nuts: Stir in the well-drained crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, chopped cherries, and fresh lemon juice.
Fold: Gently fold in half (4 oz.) of the whipped topping until just combined.
Assemble: Pour the filling into your prepared 9-inch graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
Decorate: Use a decorating bag to pipe the remaining whipped topping around the edges or over the top of the pie.
Garnish: Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the top.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set firmly.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

Draining the pineapple well is the secret to a pie that isn't runny,I like to use a mesh strainer and press out all the extra juice. For the coconut, you can toast it quickly in an air fryer, the oven, or even a nonstick skillet on the stovetop; just keep a close eye on it because it turns golden brown very fast! Since this recipe contains cream cheese, make sure to keep any leftovers refrigerated.