It will remind you of dessert at grandma’s house.
Jacob Fox
Our recipe testers raved about the rich flavor and decadent texture of thisno-bake pie.
Sweetenedcondensed milkand whipped topping come together for a sweet, velvety base, contrasted with chopped pecans studded throughout.
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Read on for our complete guide to making homemade million dollar pie.
What Is Million Dollar Pie?
Million dollar pie is thought to have originated in the South during the 1930s.
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Why Is it Called Million Dollar Pie?
There’s something special about each millionaire recipe that makes it truly indulgent.
Here, it’s the combination of sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping.
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)cansweetened condensed milk
2Tbsp.lemon juice
1(20-oz.
)cancrushed pineapple, drained
1(11-oz.
)canmandarin oranges, drained
1(8-oz.
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Lightly coat a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl combine melted butter and sugar.
Add crushed graham crackers; toss to mix well.
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Spread in prepared pie plate; press onto bottom and sides.
Bake
Bake 5 minutes or until edges are light brown.
Cool on a wire rack.
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Add the Pecans and Coconut
Spread coconut and chopped pecans onto a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
Bake until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
(NOTE: Keep an eye on the coconut as it goes from white to toasted really fast.)
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Reserve 2/3 cup of the toasted pecan-coconut mixture for garnish.
Gently fold in whipped topping until combined.
Assemble the Pie
Scoop mixture into cooled crust, spreading evenly to fill the plate.
Cover and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
Add the Garnish
Sprinkle with reserved 2/3 cup coconut pecan mixture.
Garnish with maraschino cherries, if desired.
If you store it much longer, the graham cracker crust will start to become soggy.
you’re free to freeze million dollar pie but note that the texture may change after thawing.
Our Test Kitchen recommends eating it within three days of making it rather than freezing, if you might.
If you do need to freeze leftovers, wrap tightly and freeze for up to two months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Can I Make Million Dollar Pie Ahead?
To get ahead, prepare and bake the graham cracker crust and cool completely.
Fill the pie no more than one day before serving.
Store in the refrigerator and garnish fresh before serving for the best texture.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
