Millionaire Pineapple Cherries Pie (Printable Version)

A luscious no-bake dessert with pineapple, cherries, pecans, and coconut in a graham crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 9-inch prepared graham cracker pie crust

→ Filling

02 - 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
04 - 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
05 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
06 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and drained
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping (optional)

10 - Additional whipped topping
11 - Extra pecans, cherries, and coconut for garnish

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and slightly thickened.
02 - Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly distributed.
03 - Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and creamy.
04 - Spoon the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading evenly.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set.
06 - Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping, pecans, cherries, and coconut if desired. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means your kitchen stays cool when it matters most.
  • Tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honest prep time is just 15 minutes.
  • That tropical-nutty flavor profile somehow feels both retro and impossibly refreshing.
02 -
  • Drain your pineapple and cherries thoroughly—I learned this the hard way when my first attempt turned into a soggy mess after a few hours in the fridge.
  • Don't let whipped topping sit thawed for hours before using it; use it while it still has structure, or make fresh whipped cream from heavy cream and sugar.
03 -
  • Chill your serving plates for 15 minutes before plating—it keeps the slices from melting and sliding around on warm dishes.
  • A hot, damp knife dipped and wiped between each cut gives you clean slices every time, no crumbling.
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