Millionaire pie

Millionaire pie is a no-bake American pie.[1][2] This pie is a dish from the Southern United States and originally from South Carolina.[1][3] Because it was so rich, it gave rise to the name.[1][2] It is made of cream cheese (although this may not be traditional),[4] coconuts, Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans with a graham cracker crust, although the ingredients are modifiable.[2][5][6] Condensed milk and heavy cream can also be added.[2][7][4] Some versions use oranges as well.[2][7] However, the whipped topping and crust are essential ingredients, although the type of crust (e.g. graham cracker, shortbread) can vary.[1][2][7] Lemon juice has also been highlighted as a key ingredient, as it helps with thickening the filling.[4] It is served chilled enough where the filling retains its shape.[2]

Millionaire pie
Alternative namesMillion dollar pie, millionaire’s pie
TypeDessert
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateSouthern United States
Main ingredientsCrust, whipped topping, pineapple, coconuts, pecans
VariationsHawaiian millionaire pie, Billionaire pie

This is a type of icebox pie, which became popular between 1930 and 1950 with the adoption of refrigerators in the United States.[6]

One variation is billionaire’s pie or Hawaiian million dollar pie, where maraschino cherries or cherry pie filling is added.[2][8][4]

Furr's is an establishment noted to have the dish.[2][9]

See also

References
  1. Gundry, A. (2017). No-Bake Desserts: 103 Easy Recipes for No-Bake Cookies, Bars, and Treats. RecipeLion Series. St. Martin's Publishing Group. p. 227. ISBN 978-1-250-12336-7. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  2. Stern, J.; Stern, M. (2011). Lexicon of Real American Food. Lyons Press. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-7627-6830-1. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  3. "Millionaire's Pie Recipe". Delishably. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  4. "Classic Million Dollar Pie (No Bake)". quiet hut. 2018-04-03. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  5. "AT A DALLAS CAFETERIA, IT'S MILLIONAIRE PIE". The New York Times. 1981-07-22. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  6. Ljungblad, Tammy (2015-07-14). "No-bake icebox pies may be the easiest desserts you'll ever make". miamiherald. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  7. "How to Make a Million Dollar Cream Pie". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  8. Mobley, Arlene Mobley (2018-01-22). "Million Dollar Pie Recipe". Flour On My Face. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  9. Robinson, K. (2012). Arkansas Pie: A Delicious Slice of The Natural State. American Palate. Arcadia Publishing Incorporated. p. 96. ISBN 978-1-61423-779-2. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
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