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Old-Fashioned No-Bake Million Dollar Pie with Pineapple and Pecans

A close-up slice of rich Million Dollar Pie showing a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and crunchy pecan topping.
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Make this rich and creamy Million Dollar Pie without turning on your oven. This classic Southern dessert uses a graham cracker crust, cream cheese, condensed milk, pineapple, and pecans for a quick, indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 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 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted, plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened. 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.
  2. Make the cream cheese base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
  3. Add flavorings: Mix in the well-drained crushed pineapple and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Whip the cream: In a separate, clean bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold together: Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it. Then, fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
  6. Add nuts: Fold in the 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
  7. Assemble the pie: Spoon the filling evenly into the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Chill: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm.
  9. Serve: Before serving this rich and fluffy pie, sprinkle the top with extra toasted pecans. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • Drain the crushed pineapple very well; excess liquid will prevent the filling from setting properly. Press it between paper towels if needed.
  • For a slightly different flavor, you can substitute the pineapple with 1 cup of drained maraschino cherries.
  • If you do not have heavy cream, you can substitute with 1 cup of frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed, folding it in at the end.

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