Description
Million dollar pie brings Southern charm to dessert tables with creamy, dreamy layers of sweetness. Pecans, coconut, and whipped cream create a heavenly treat that southern families have cherished for generations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (2 cups) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 240 ml (1 cup) whipped topping
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (397 g or 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (227 g or 8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 75 g (⅓ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Whipped topping (for garnish)
- Extra shredded coconut (for garnish)
- Chopped pecans (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into fine, uniform particles using a food processor or rolling pin, ensuring a consistent, smooth texture without large fragments.
- Binding Mixture: Combine melted butter and sugar with cracker crumbs, thoroughly incorporating until the mixture resembles moistened, compact sand with cohesive consistency.
- Crust Molding: Press the crumb blend into a 9-inch pie pan, utilizing a spoon or flat-bottomed tool to create an even, compact base and sturdy sides, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Crust Stabilization: Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or bake in a preheated oven at 175C (350F) for 10 minutes until edges achieve a delicate golden hue, enhancing structural integrity.
- Cooling Phase: Allow the crust to reach room temperature completely, creating an ideal foundation for subsequent filling and preventing moisture penetration.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Ensure graham cracker crumbs are finely ground without large chunks for a smooth, uniform crust texture that holds together perfectly.
- Compact Crust Technique: Use steady, even pressure when pressing crust into pan to create a solid, stable base that won’t crumble when slicing the pie.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let crust cool completely before adding filling to prevent soggy bottom and maintain a crisp, structured foundation.
- Baking vs. Chilling Option: Choose between baking (for golden, toasted crust) or refrigerating (for no-bake convenience) depending on time and desired texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg