Name: Millionaire Pie
Prep time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 (15.25-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 cup maraschino cherries, stemmed, drained, and chopped; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 cup freshly whipped heavy cream, plus extra for serving; 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature; 1 store-bought (or homemade) graham cracker crust; Whole maraschino cherries, pecans, sweetened flaked coconut, pineapple, silver sugar pearls for garnish

Millionaire Pie

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Originally popular in South Carolina in the 1950s and 60s, Millionaire Pie gets its moniker from the sweet nature and strong structure of this dessert.

Author: Addie Gundry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 1 pie, Serves 6-8 1x
Category: Desserts

Ingredients

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (15.25-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup maraschino cherries, stemmed, drained, and chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup freshly whipped heavy cream, plus extra for serving
4 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 store-bought (or homemade) graham cracker crust
Whole maraschino cherries, pecans, sweetened flaked coconut, pineapple, silver sugar pearls for garnish

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ﬂaked coconut, pineapple, maraschino cherries, walnuts, condensed milk, lemon juice, cherry juice, and coconut extract.
Whisk together the whipped cream and mascarpone cheese until combined and smooth.
Gently fold the whipped cream–mascarpone mixture into the coconut mixture.
Spread the mixture into the crust.
Refrigerate the pie for 3 hours or overnight.
Top with the garnishes and serve.

Notes

Use mini prepared pie crusts.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/millionaire-pie/