Millionaire Pie
Indulge in the sweet, creamy delight of Millionaire Pie. This easy dessert combines layers of cream cheese, pineapple, and cherries on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a hit that everyone will love. Make it tonight and enjoy a slice of heaven!
Equipment
- 9-inch pie plate
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons Butter
- ¼ cup Brown sugar packed
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (1 brick)
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Sweetened coconut flakes
- 15.25 ounces Crushed pineapple well drained (1 can)
- 1 ½ cups Maraschino cherries drained & chopped, divided
- ½ cup Chopped pecans
- 8 ounces Cool Whip divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs, 8 tablespoons of melted butter, and ¼ cup of brown sugar. Use a fork to mix everything until well combined.
- Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate.
- Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese with ½ cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the 1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes, 15.25 ounces of well-drained crushed pineapple, ½ cup of chopped pecans, and 1 ½ cups of diced maraschino cherries to the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in ½ of the Cool Whip into the mixture.
- Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining Cool Whip and place the remaining maraschino cherries on top for decoration.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Notes
- Fridge: Store Millionaire Pie wrapped tightly with plastic wrap for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Leave off whip topping and cherries to freeze. Cover well and place the pie in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Top with Cool Whip and cherries to serve.