Description
A nostalgic no-bake dessert with a creamy sweetened condensed milk filling, juicy pineapple, toasted pecans, and shredded coconut in a buttery graham cracker crust. Chill until set for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained well
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted if desired
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, chilled
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No oven required, chill a mixing bowl if you will whip cream by hand and make sure your pie dish is clean and dry.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, drained crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and chopped maraschino cherries if using until evenly mixed.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a separate bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Chill the crust for at least 15 minutes to set.
- Assemble the Dish: Gently fold the chilled whipped topping into the pineapple mixture until the filling is light, creamy, and fully combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cook to Perfection: Spoon the filling into the chilled graham cracker crust, smooth the top, cover the pie, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until firmly set.
- Finishing Touches: Before serving, garnish with extra chopped pecans, a sprinkle of toasted coconut, additional cherries, or a bit of lemon zest for color and brightness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use a hot, clean knife (run under hot water and wipe dry between cuts) to slice neat pieces. Serve cold and enjoy.
Notes
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent a runny filling.
- Use fresh lemon juice for brighter flavor than bottled juice.
- Lightly toast pecans and coconut to boost nutty and toasty notes.
- Chill the pie overnight for best texture and flavor melding.
- For cleaner slices, warm your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Granny's Million Dollar Pie, Million Dollar Pie, no-bake pie, pineapple pie, Southern dessert, cream pie, holiday pie