Millionaire Pie
This Millionaire Pie is a creamy, chilled dessert made with a light cream cheese filling, crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, coconut, and pecans, all set in a buttery baked graham cracker crust!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 785kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs, about 10 full sheets, finely crushed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 ½ cups (241 g) maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, chopped
- 1 cup (93 g) sweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup (54.5 g) chopped pecans, lightly toasted (optional)
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) whipped topping, thawed
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped topping, swirls or dollops
- Maraschino cherries, whole (for the classic look)
- Toasted pecans
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until the mixture looks like wet sand and holds together when pressed.
- Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it tightly and evenly.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Let the crust cool completely before adding the filling.
Filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined and silky.
- Stir in lemon juice and cherry juice. The mixture will thicken slightly as it blends.
- Gently fold in drained pineapple, chopped cherries, coconut, and pecans until evenly distributed.
- Fold in whipped topping carefully to keep the filling light and fluffy.
- Spoon into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill at least 4 hours (overnight is best) until fully set.
- Top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, toasted pecans, or a sprinkle of coconut before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 785kcal