Granny’s Million Dollar Pie
Granny’s Million Dollar Pie is a classic Southern dessert known for its rich, creamy texture and indulgent flavor. With a crisp graham cracker crust and a velvety custard filling made from sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and a hint of vanilla, this pie is a timeless treat that’s both comforting and decadent.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour 20 minutes plus 2+ hours chilling
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie
- Category: Dessert, Pie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
## For the Graham Cracker Crust:
– 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 pinch salt
## For the Filling:
– 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
– 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
– 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for a subtle citrus note)
## Optional Topping:
– Powdered sugar (for dusting)
– Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and the melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish. Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, lightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, and lemon zest (if using) until the mixture is smooth.
4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Return the pie to the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the filling is just set (it should still be slightly jiggly in the center).
5. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before serving.
6. Just before serving, optionally dust the pie with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
– Be careful not to overbake the pie; a slightly jiggly center indicates a perfectly creamy custard.
– Chilling the pie for several hours or overnight allows the filling to firm up and enhances the flavors.
– For a chocolate variation, consider adding a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: ~300 kcal
- Sugar: ~25 g
- Sodium: ~150 mg
- Fat: ~15 g
- Saturated Fat: ~9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~35 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~6 g
- Cholesterol: ~70 mg
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