Description
Sweet Southern Million Dollar Pie delivers creamy tropical bliss with crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and pecans nestled in a graham cracker crust. Cool, silky layers promise pure dessert paradise you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Crust:
- 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans
- 1 maraschino cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain the crushed pineapple using a fine-mesh strainer, gently pressing to remove excess liquid, ensuring the filling won’t become watery.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, pour the sweetened condensed milk and fold in the whipped topping until smoothly combined and no streaks remain.
- Incorporate the well-drained pineapple and chopped pecans into the creamy mixture, stirring gently to distribute ingredients evenly throughout the base.
- Transfer the luscious filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it uniformly with a spatula to create a level surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together completely.
- Prior to serving, generously sprinkle shredded coconut across the top of the chilled pie for a delightful textural contrast.
- Strategically scatter additional chopped pecans over the coconut layer for enhanced crunch and visual appeal.
- Optionally, crown the pie with a vibrant maraschino cherry at the center as a classic, festive garnish.
- Slice and serve the pie chilled, ensuring each portion captures the creamy, tropical essence of this delectable dessert.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent a soggy pie, using gentle pressure in a fine-mesh strainer to remove excess moisture.
- Fold whipped topping and condensed milk carefully to maintain a light, airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Consider toasting pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Adapt the recipe for dietary needs by using dairy-free whipped topping and gluten-free graham cracker crust for those with restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg