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Millionaire Pie In A Jar

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Looking for a dessert that feels fancy but takes barely any effort? This Millionaire Pie in a Jar is creamy, fruity, fluffy, and loaded with all the tropical flavor you’d expect from this retro classic. The best part? You don’t even need to turn on your oven. Just layer it into jars and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or just when you want something sweet and satisfying in a hurry.

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Millionaire Pie In A Jar

This no-bake recipe uses crushed pineapple, coconut, cherries, and pecans mixed into a rich filling made with sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream. If you love easy layered desserts, you’ll also want to check out [your banana pudding in a jar], [strawberry shortcake cups], or even [your no-bake cherry cheesecake jars] to keep the good stuff coming.

Whether you’re serving them after a backyard BBQ or packing them up for a picnic, these pie jars are a fun twist on the classic Millionaire Pie. They’re portable, make-ahead friendly, and absolutely delicious. Bonus: they’re served in jars, so they’re easy to portion and totally cute.

millionaire pie in a jar

What You Will Love About This Recipe

No baking required — just layer and chill


Perfectly portable in jars for parties or picnics


Packed with nostalgic flavor and creamy texture


A fun twist on a vintage dessert


Easy to make ahead for stress-free entertaining

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How to Make Millionaire Pie in a Jar

  • In a food processor, place the graham crackers, sugar, and salt until the crackers are finely ground. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture comes together.
pulse crust
  • Divide and press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the jars, creating an even layer. 
  • In a cold mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the coconut, pineapple, cherries, cherry juice, pecans, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice.
  • Fold in 1 ½ cups of the prepared whipped cream.
  • Spoon in some graham cracker mixture to the bottom of your jar.
  • Spoon the filling into the jars.
  • Top with the remaining whipped topping, if desired.
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Tips & Tricks

  • Be sure to drain the pineapple and cherries well to keep the filling from getting watery
  • Chill your mixing bowl before whipping the cream for better volume
  • Make the crust mixture extra fine so it holds together better in the jars
  • Want to go nut-free? Just skip the pecans — it’s still delicious
  • These jars stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days, making them great for prepping ahead
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FAQs

Absolutely. If you’re in a pinch, substitute 2 cups of Cool Whip for the homemade whipped cream.

Half-pint (8-ounce) mason jars are ideal for single servings, but you can also use smaller jars for bite-size portions.

Yes. Just leave it out or replace it with more chopped pineapple or cherries, depending on your preference.

They’re best eaten within 2 to 3 days, but you can store them covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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millionaire pie in a jar

Millionaire Pie In A Jar

Millionaire Pie in a Jar is the perfect no bake treat to make this summer as it combines a delicious graham cracker crust that is then covered with coconut, pineapple, cherries, and pecans that is whipped together in less than 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 1 sleeve graham crackers
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • For the filling:
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple (about a 20 ounce can)
  • 1 cup drained and chopped maraschino cherries
  • 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 ½ lemons)

Instructions

    1. In a food processor, place the graham crackers, sugar, and salt until the crackers are finely ground. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture comes together.
    2. Divide and press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the jars, creating an even layer. 
    3. In a cold mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
    4. In a large bowl, stir together the coconut, pineapple, cherries, cherry juice, pecans, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice.
    5. Fold in 1 ½ cups of the prepared whipped cream.
    6. Spoon some of the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of your jar.
    7. Spoon the filling into the jars.
    8. Top with the remaining whipped topping, if desired.

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