Million Dollar Pie Recipe | The Recipe Critic

Named ‘Million Dollar Pie’ because it’s so rich and delicious, this scrumptious dessert is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth! It’s light and fluffy but packed with coconut, pecans, and pineapple for tasty tidbits in each bite!

I love no-bake pies so much, it’s hard to pick favorites! But if you like this million dollar pie, you’ll have to try out these other tasty recipes: no-bake Oreo pie, cream cheese peanut butter pie, and key lime pie!

What is Million Dollar Pie?

Million Dollar Pie (also known as millionaire pie) is the dessert dreams are made of. It got this name because of how rich and tasty it is, and trust me- it lives up to it! It’s got a fantastic, buttery graham cracker crust. And the filling? Sweetened condensed milk gets mixed with lemon juice, crushed pineapple, coconut, and pecans, all whipped up into a creamy delight. And the finishing touch? Dollops of whipped topping that are the icing on the cake, or in this case, the pie.

You’ve got to add this million dollar pie to the holiday lineup this year. It’s so delicious and a fun switch up from traditional pies! Trust me, if you add this to your Thanksgiving spread, everyone will be wanting a second piece. (And maybe even a third!)

Crust and Filling Ingredients

Million dollar pie uses a lot of simple ingredients, you’ll just need to grab all the tasty mix-ins from the store if you don’t already have them. The chopped pecans, pineapple, and coconut make it so good!

• Graham Cracker Crumbs: The crunchy foundation for the pie crust.
• Granulated Sugar: To sweeten up the crust a little more.
• Salt: A tiny bit to enhance the flavors in the crust – not too much, just a pinch.
• Melted Unsalted Butter: Holds the crust together, making it crumbly and rich.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: The creamy ingredient that makes the filling rich and dreamy. Any dessert with condensed milk is a winner in my book.
• Fresh Lemon Juice: Adds bright flavor to the creamy filling.
• Crushed Pineapple (Drained): So the filling has extra bursts of fruity goodness.
• Sweetened Shredded Coconut: For texture and some delicious nutty flavor!
• Chopped Pecans: Add nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch to the pie.
• Whipped Topping/ Cool Whip: Makes the filling extra light and fluffy. You’ll also use some of this for garnish.
• Other Toppings: I garnished my million dollar pie with extra chopped pecans, toasted coconut, and of course- some maraschino cherries for that picture perfect finishing touch.

Let’s Make Million Dollar Pie!

Million dollar pie is super easy to put together. No baking required! Just make sure you give yourself enough time for it to chill and set up properly. My recommendation is at least 4 hours.

Crust

1. Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter and stir until it resembles wet sand and all the graham cracker crumbs are moistened. 
2. Add to Pie Pan: Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. You can use your fingers or the bottom of a flat glass or measuring cup to really press the crust together and up the sides. 
3. Chill: Place the crust in the fridge to chill while you prepare the filling. 

Filling

1. Condensed Milk and Lemon Juice: Add the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice to a large bowl and whisk for 2-3 minutes, until thickened. 
2. Mix-Ins: To be sure the pineapple is fully drained, dump it into a fine mesh strainer and use the back of a spoon or rubber spatula to really press the pineapple against the mesh to get out all the juice. Add the pineapple, coconut, and pecans to the sweetened condensed milk. Stir to combine. 
3. Fold: Fold the whipped topping into the mixture and pour the pie filling into the chilled crust. 
4. Chill and Serve: Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. Top with additional whipped topping, pecans, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherries as desired. Serve chilled.