Million Dollar Pie (No-Bake Classic Dessert)
Million Dollar Pie is a classic Southern no-bake dessert. It’s creamy, sweet, slightly tangy, and packed with pineapple, coconut, and pecans inside a graham cracker crust. It takes only about 10–15 minutes to mix and then chills in the fridge.
Ingredients
Filling
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
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½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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¼ cup maraschino cherries, chopped (optional)
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
or 1 cup freshly whipped cream
Crust
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1 graham cracker pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Topping (optional but recommended)
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Extra whipped topping
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Cherries
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Toasted coconut
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Chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Drain the pineapple
Drain the crushed pineapple very well.
Too much juice will make the pie runny.
2. Mix the filling
In a large bowl combine:
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Sweetened condensed milk
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Lemon juice
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Vanilla extract
Stir until smooth.
3. Add the mix-ins
Fold in:
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Crushed pineapple
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Coconut
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Pecans
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Chopped cherries
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Whipped topping
Mix gently until everything is evenly combined.
4. Fill the crust
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Spoon the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
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Spread evenly with a spatula.
5. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) until firm.
6. Garnish
Top with:
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Extra whipped topping
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Cherries
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Coconut
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Pecans
Slice and serve cold.
✅ Servings: 8
⏱ Prep time: 10 minutes
❄ Chill time: 4 hours
💡 Tips
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Toast coconut in a pan for 2–3 minutes for extra flavor.
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If you like it extra fluffy, fold in 2 cups whipped topping instead of 1.
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You can freeze the pie for 1–2 hours for a firmer texture.
⭐ Popular Variations
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Cream Cheese Million Dollar Pie: add 4 oz softened cream cheese.
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Chocolate Million Dollar Pie: add mini chocolate chips.
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Frozen Million Dollar Pie: freeze and serve like ice cream pie.
If you want, I can also show you:
• The original 1930s Million Dollar Pie recipe
• The 5-ingredient lazy version
• The famous Southern church cookbook version (best one).