Pineapple Millionaire Pie
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A decadent, Southern-style no-bake pie featuring a rich, buttery base and a light pineapple-nut whipped cream topping. This vintage recipe yields two delicious pies.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 0 mins | 4 hours | Two 8-inch pies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Chilled bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Crust
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pie Crusts | 8-inch, baked and cooled |
Base Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cups | Powdered Sugar | None |
| 1 Stick | Oleo | or butter, softened (1/2 cup) |
| 1 Large | Egg | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Vanilla | None |
Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Heavy Cream | None |
| 1 Cup | Crushed Pineapple | Drained |
| 1/2 Cup | Nuts | Chopped pecans |
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Base Filling
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 stick oleo (or butter).
- Add the 1 large egg, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp vanilla.
- Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
Step 2: Assemble Base and Chill
- Divide this mixture evenly between the two 8-inch baked pie crusts and spread into a smooth layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until set.
Step 3: Make the Topping
- In a separate, chilled bowl, whip the 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the 1 cup crushed pineapple and 1/2 cup chopped nuts until combined.
Step 4: Final Assembly and Chill
- Spread the pineapple whipped cream topping evenly over the chilled base layer in each pie.
- Refrigerate the pies for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely firm and chilled before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the finished pies covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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