Cherry Kool-Aid Pie Recipe
This Cherry Kool-Aid Pie is a refreshing no-bake dessert featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and vibrant black cherry Kool-Aid, all folded into Cool Whip and set in a graham cracker crust. Topped with swirls of Cool Whip and maraschino cherries, this pie is perfect for warm days or an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 0.13 ounce unsweetened black cherry Kool-Aid mix
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed (plus 1 cup extra for optional garnish)
Crust
- 6 ounces pre-made graham cracker crust
Garnish
- 8 maraschino cherries with stems
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened cream cheese for 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and continue mixing for 1 more minute, ensuring it is completely combined with the cream cheese for a smooth base.
- Incorporate Kool-Aid Mix: Sprinkle the unsweetened black cherry Kool-Aid mix into the mixture and mix until the color is uniform, giving the filling a bright cherry flavor and color.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Add the thawed Cool Whip and mix on low speed until the pie filling is well incorporated and fluffy.
- Spread Filling Into Crust: Evenly spread the prepared pie filling into the pre-made graham cracker crust. Cover the pie and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly.
- Slice and Garnish: Once the pie is chilled and firm, slice it into 8 equal pieces. Use a decorator’s bag or a quart-size Ziploc with a corner snipped off to pipe the extra Cool Whip in swirls around the edge of each slice.
- Add Cherries: Place one maraschino cherry with stem on top of each Cool Whip swirl. Keep the pie chilled until ready to serve for a cool and delightful dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and Cool Whip are properly softened and thawed for the best texture.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, but refrigerating overnight can improve flavor and firmness.
- You can substitute the black cherry Kool-Aid mix with another flavor of your choice for different variations.
- For an extra touch, consider adding some crushed graham crackers on top before garnishing.
- Leftovers should be stored covered in the refrigerator and consumed within 3-4 days.
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