Millionaire's Pie

By William Grimes

Updated November 3, 2022

Total Time
15 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration
Rating
4(24)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

  • 18-ounce package cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup sugar, plus 3 tablespoons

  • Grated zest of 1 lemon

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted

  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries, plus whole ones for garnish

  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks, well drained and diced (do not use crushed pineapple)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 9-inch prepared graham-cracker crust

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

65 grams carbs; 131 milligrams cholesterol; 892 calories; 24 grams monosaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 33 grams saturated fat; 68 grams fat; 1 gram trans fat; 5 grams fiber; 463 milligrams sodium; 11 grams protein; 43 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Beat the cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, zest and lemon juice in a large bowl with the mixer at high speed until smooth. Fold in the pecans, coconut, strawberries and pineapple.

  2. Step 2

    Beat the heavy cream, 3 tablespoons sugar and vanilla in a chilled bowl until stiff; fold half the mixture into the cream-cheese mixture. Pour into crust; spread rest of whipped cream on top. Garnish with whole berries. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

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Comments

Loretto Cowhig

This recipe calls for "an 18 ounce package of cream cheese," but I think it probably should have said an "8 ounce package of cream cheese.

Ruth

Yes, I have the original article and it definitely states 1 8-ounce package.

Brooke

I'm gonna make this tonight! good looking out on the 8oz of cream cheese error

Sheila Barrera

Im making this for T hanksgiving and when i was done i was proud.

Loretto Cowhig

This recipe calls for "an 18 ounce package of cream cheese," but I think it probably should have said an "8 ounce package of cream cheese.

Brooke

I'm gonna make this tonight! good looking out on the 8oz of cream cheese error

Ruth

Yes, I have the original article and it definitely states 1 8-ounce package.

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