Old Fashioned No-Bake Million Dollar Pie with Pineapple and Pecans
Make this rich and creamy Million Dollar Pie, a classic no-bake dessert. It features a graham cracker crust, a sweet filling made with cream cheese and condensed milk, and is topped with pineapple and crunchy pecans. This easy summer pie comes together quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus extra for topping
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed (or Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and light. Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined and smooth.
- Add flavor components: Mix in the well-drained crushed pineapple and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
- Lighten the filling: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Do not overmix; you want the filling to remain fluffy.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the chilled graham cracker crust and spread it evenly.
- Chill: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm. For best results, chill overnight.
- Serve: Before serving this easy summer pie, top generously with extra chopped pecans. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- Make sure your crushed pineapple is very well drained to prevent a watery filling. Press it between paper towels to remove excess liquid.
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping and adding them to the filling.
- This is a great make ahead dessert; it holds up well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg