Description
Granny’s million dollar pie weaves nostalgia and sweet comfort into every delightful slice. Southern charm meets creamy indulgence, inviting you to savor a classic dessert that whispers family memories with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 ounces / 340 grams) can evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Topping Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and gently coat a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter in a bowl. Firmly press the mixture across the bottom and sides of the pie dish. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and allow to cool completely.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the prepared filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Return pie to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The filling should appear set around edges but maintain a gentle jiggle in the center when gently shaken.
- Carefully remove pie from oven and let it rest at room temperature until completely cooled.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 2 hours or ideally overnight to enhance flavor and texture.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar or add a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top.
Notes
- Crust Perfection: Use fresh graham crackers and pulse them in a food processor for an even, fine texture that creates a sturdy, delicious base.
- Milk Magic: Choose full-fat sweetened condensed milk for a richer, creamier filling that ensures a silky smooth consistency.
- Baking Brilliance: Watch the pie closely during the final baking stage to prevent over-browning; a slightly jiggly center means a perfectly creamy texture.
- Diet-Friendly Twist: Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives and use dairy-free milk substitutes to make this pie accessible for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg