Millionaire pie
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| Alternative names | Million dollar pie, millionaire’s pie |
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| Type | Dessert |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Southern United States |
| Main ingredients | Crust, whipped topping, pineapple, coconuts, pecans |
| Variations | Hawaiian millionaire pie, Billionaire 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]
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
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Stern, J.; Stern, M. (2011). Lexicon of Real American Food. Lyons Press. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-7627-6830-1. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
- ^ "Millionaire's Pie Recipe". Delishably. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
- ^ a b c d "Classic Million Dollar Pie (No Bake)". quiet hut. 2018-04-03. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
- ^ "AT A DALLAS CAFETERIA, IT'S MILLIONAIRE PIE". The New York Times. 1981-07-22. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
- ^ a b Ljungblad, Tammy (2015-07-14). "No-bake icebox pies may be the easiest desserts you'll ever make". miamiherald. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
- ^ a b c "How to Make a Million Dollar Cream Pie". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
- ^ Mobley, Arlene Mobley (2018-01-22). "Million Dollar Pie Recipe". Flour On My Face. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
- ^ 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.
