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 TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
20 mins0 mins4 hoursTwo 8-inch pies

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Chilled bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Crust

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2Pie Crusts8-inch, baked and cooled

Base Filling

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2 CupsPowdered SugarNone
1 StickOleoor butter, softened (1/2 cup)
1 LargeEggNone
1/4 tspSaltNone
1/4 tspVanillaNone

Topping

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 CupHeavy CreamNone
1 CupCrushed PineappleDrained
1/2 CupNutsChopped pecans

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Base Filling

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 stick oleo (or butter).
  2. Add the 1 large egg, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp vanilla.
  3. 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

  1. Divide this mixture evenly between the two 8-inch baked pie crusts and spread into a smooth layer.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until set.

Step 3: Make the Topping

  1. In a separate, chilled bowl, whip the 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in the 1 cup crushed pineapple and 1/2 cup chopped nuts until combined.

Step 4: Final Assembly and Chill

  1. Spread the pineapple whipped cream topping evenly over the chilled base layer in each pie.
  2. 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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