Classic No-Bake Million Dollar Pie
This is the rich and creamy old fashioned Million Dollar Pie you need for your next gathering. It features a simple graham cracker crust, a sweet cream cheese filling with pineapple, and crunchy pecans. You make this dessert without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 20 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is completely smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
- Add fruit and flavor: Gently fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Prepare the whipped topping: In a separate, clean bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine filling: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no white streaks remain. This creates your rich and fluffy pie filling.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the filling evenly into the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely. This is a key step for a firm, creamy dessert.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle the top evenly with the toasted chopped pecans. Slice and serve this easy entertaining dessert cold.
Notes
- Make sure your crushed pineapple is very well drained. Excess liquid will prevent your pie from setting properly.
- Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor significantly. Spread them on a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
- This recipe is excellent as a make ahead dessert; it tastes best when chilled for at least 6 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 65