Luscious Pineapple Cherry Pie (Print version)

Creamy no-bake pie with pineapple, cherries, pecans, and coconut in a graham crust. Chilled and ready to serve.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker pie crust

→ Filling

02 - 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
04 - 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
05 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
06 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/2 cup chopped, drained maraschino cherries
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping (optional)

10 - Additional whipped topping
11 - Extra pecans, cherries, and shredded coconut for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - In a large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
02 - Gently fold in drained crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and chopped maraschino cherries until evenly combined.
03 - Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
04 - Spoon the filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
06 - Before serving, decorate with additional whipped topping, pecans, cherries, and shredded coconut as desired. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven required, so your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest days.
  • The sweetened condensed milk creates a silky base that holds everything together without any fuss.
  • Every bite has a little crunch from the pecans, chewiness from the coconut, and bursts of cherry sweetness.
  • It tastes fancy but takes less time than making a batch of cookies.
02 -
  • If you skip draining the pineapple and cherries well, the pie will be soupy and won't set no matter how long you chill it.
  • Use a metal spoon dipped in hot water to slice through the filling cleanly, especially if it's very cold from the fridge.
  • Don't fold the whipped topping too vigorously or the filling will deflate and lose that signature creamy lightness.
03 -
  • Press the pineapple and cherries between layers of paper towels to get every last bit of moisture out before mixing.
  • If your whipped topping is too stiff from the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before folding it in.
  • Use a springform pan with a graham cracker crust if you want cleaner slices and a more impressive presentation.
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