Millionaire Pie Filling

Aug 12, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

A classic millionaire pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook —

Chill 4 hr

Total 4 hr 20 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

1.09-inch graham cracker crust, homemade or store-bought
14.0 oz (397.0 g)sweetened condensed milk, 1 can
¼ cup (60.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
1.0 cup (245.0 g)crushed pineapple, well drained
¾ cup (64.0 g)sweetened shredded coconut
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (360.0 ml)heavy cream, cold

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Instructions

Whisk the condensed milk and lemon juice until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Stir in the pineapple, coconut, and vanilla.
Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold it into the pineapple mixture.
Mound into the crust and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make millionaire pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep, plus 4 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store millionaire pie filling?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A classic millionaire pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

506 Calories / serving

29.9g Fat

55.2g Carbs

6.8g Protein

43.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~4048 cal · 239g fat · 442g carbs · 54g protein · 347g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 506 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 96 min·5.6 mi·~11250 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 69 min·3.5 mi·~6900 steps
Moderate cycling 51 min·10.2 mi
Swimming laps 71 min
Jogging 50 min·4.2 mi·~8000 steps
Stair climbing 47 min·~4250 steps
Dancing 82 min
Bodyweight circuit training 51 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 118 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.