{"id":1987779,"date":"2024-05-01T18:22:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T13:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=1987779"},"modified":"2024-05-24T08:38:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T13:38:00","slug":"million-dollar-pies","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/million-dollar-pies\/","title":{"rendered":"Million-Dollar Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No matter what flavors you like (or don&#8217;t like), there&#8217;s a perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/no-bake-pies\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/no-bake-pies\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">no-bake pie recipe<\/a> out there for you. Coconut and pineapple fans, in particular, will love million-dollar pie, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/vintage-desserts-worth-trying-today\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/vintage-desserts-worth-trying-today\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">retro dessert<\/a> made with just seven ingredients and a little patience. Learn how to make a million-dollar pie that some might say tastes like\u2013<em>ahem<\/em>\u2014a million bucks.<\/p>\n<h2>What is million-dollar pie?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1850559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_8b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"slice of million dollar pie on a plate with the pie tin in the background\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Million-dollar pie is said to have originated in South Carolina in the late 1930s or &#8217;40s, called either &#8220;million-dollar&#8221; or &#8220;millionaire&#8221; pie. The recipe likely received its name because of how decadent it is\u2014similar to other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/million-dollar-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/million-dollar-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">million-dollar recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A million-dollar pie recipe typically includes crushed pineapple, shredded coconut and crushed pecans, all held together by whipped topping and sweetened condensed milk. Maraschino cherries are common garnishes, as is a dollop of Cool Whip.<\/p>\n<h2>Million-Dollar Pie Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1850561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_1b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"ingredients for million dollar pie measured out into small bowls on a kitchen counter\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sweetened condensed milk<\/li>\n<li>Lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>Canned crushed pineapple<\/li>\n<li>Sweetened shredded coconut<\/li>\n<li>Chopped pecans, divided<\/li>\n<li>Frozen whipped topping<\/li>\n<li>Graham cracker crusts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Beat the milk and lemon juice<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1850554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_2b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"hand with a whisk beating lemon juice and milk together\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, beat the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice with a whisk until blended.<\/p>\n<p><em>Test Kitchen Tip:<\/em> Fresh lemon juice will amp up the flavor of this pie, but if you don&#8217;t have any on hand, store-bought lemon juice works just fine.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Add the chunky bits<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1850555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_3b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"mixing together pineapple, coconut and pecans in a white mixing bowl\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stir in the drained pineapple, 3\/4 cup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-toast-coconut\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-toast-coconut\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">toasted shredded coconut<\/a> and 3\/4 cup chopped pecans.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Fold in the whipped topping<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1850556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_4b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"top view of a hand mixing pie filling with a rubber spatula in a large white mixing bowl \" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fold the thawed frozen whipped topping into the mixture and stir until the coconut, pineapple and pecans are uniform throughout.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Pour the filling into the crusts<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1850557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_5b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"pouring filling into a pie crush in a tin pie dish\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pour the million-dollar filling into the two graham cracker crusts. Cover and refrigerate until set, about two hours.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Finish with toppings and serve<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1850558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_6b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"a hand sprinkling topping onto a finished million dollar pie in a tin pie dish \" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sprinkle with remaining 1\/4 cup toasted coconut and 1\/4 cup chopped pecans before serving. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and garnish with maraschino cherries.<\/p>\n<h2>Million-Dollar Pie Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make it billionaire pie:<\/strong> If you love cherries, turn million-dollar pie into &#8220;billionaire&#8221; pie by adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-canned-cherry-pie-filling-taste-homemade\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-canned-cherry-pie-filling-taste-homemade\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cherry pie filling<\/a> or chopped maraschino cherries to the filling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add tanginess:<\/strong> Another option is to add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-cream-cheese\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-cream-cheese\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cream cheese<\/a> instead of sweetened condensed milk to million-dollar pie to create more of a cheesecake flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap garnishes:<\/strong> If you want to give your pie a fancier look before serving, top it with toasted coconut chips instead of the shredded coconut.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Million-Dollar Pie<\/h2>\n<p>Store your million-dollar pie in the fridge in a covered container and eat it within a few days, before the graham cracker crust starts to get soggy. If you&#8217;re putting a cut pie back in the fridge, press a piece of plastic wrap against the cut side to avoid dried-out edges.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more? Try our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-millionaire-bars\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-millionaire-bars\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">millionaire bars<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every bite of this old-fashioned million-dollar pie is sweet, creamy and satisfying. And did we mention it&#8217;s incredibly easy?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7815,"featured_media":1987780,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304173,307148,304328,304288,305487,304338,304515,307104,304368,303887,306848,304348,304268,306336,307216,304558,324623,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[309455,310195,308988,308984,259620,310796,308992,308880,310155,308745,308478,309603,309000,259483,312199,310265,308910,309177,309434,308476],"coauthors":[340633],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Golden Apple Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/golden-apple-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Golden-Apple-Pie_EXPS_PPP18_1853_C04_25_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Apple Pie","post_link":"\/recipes\/apple-pie\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/EXPS_TOHAS24_6086_DR_03_19_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Million-Dollar Chicken 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And did we mention it's incredibly easy?","recipeIngredient":["1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk","1\/4 cup lemon juice","1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained","1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted and divided","1 cup chopped pecans, divided","1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 cups)","2 graham cracker crusts (9 inches)","Maraschino cherries"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Beat the milk and lemon juice","text":"In a large bowl, beat the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice with a whisk until blended. Test Kitchen Tip: Fresh lemon juice will amp up the flavor of this pie, but if you don't have any on hand, store-bought lemon juice works just fine.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_2b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Add the chunky bits","text":"Stir in the drained pineapple, 3\/4 cup toasted shredded coconut and 3\/4 cup chopped pecans.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_3b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Fold in the whipped topping","text":"Fold the thawed frozen whipped topping into the mixture and stir until the coconut, pineapple and pecans are uniform throughout.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_4b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Pour the filling into the crusts","text":"Pour the million-dollar filling into the two graham cracker crusts. Cover and refrigerate until set, about two hours.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_5b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Finish with toppings and serve","text":"Sprinkle with remaining 1\/4 cup toasted coconut and 1\/4 cup chopped pecans before serving. If desired, top with additional whipped topping and garnish with maraschino cherries.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TOHcom22_265559_P2_MD_12_15_6b-Million-Dollar-Pie-TMB-Studio-JVcrop.jpg?fit=700,467"}],"recipeYield":"2 pies (6 pieces each)","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lauren Pahmeier"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 438 calories","fatContent":"22g fat (9g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"11mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"225mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"56g carbohydrate (47g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"5g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.25,"reviewCount":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Queenlalisa"},"reviewBody":"<p>I made it exactly as directed. I needed a quick dessert and I\u2019m glad I found this. It was all gone pretty quickly. Really tasty pie. Make sure to drain the pineapple well as stated. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Theresa419"},"reviewBody":"<p>I made this luscious dessert recently to share with friends at a dinner party. It was VERY rich and creamy! I put it in the freezer for two hours and took it out 30 minutes before dinner. It was perfectly thawed and delicious by the time we ate dessert. I didn't add the cherries, just a personal preference. Creamy, crunchy and sweet, I'll make this pie again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nancy1158"},"reviewBody":"<p>Used Fage 0% milk fat yogurt instead of the sweetened condensed milk. Used Truwhip whipping cream. Halved all the ingredients to make just one pie. Did not use any cherries. <\/p><p>Very tasty. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Joan626"},"reviewBody":"<p>Nothing special, made this as written. Not much flavour at all. I toasted the coconut. Disappointing is an understatement. 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