Kool-Aid pie is the taste of warm childhood summers in the South.

The flavor of Kool-Aid pie tastes unmistakably of warm childhood summers in the South.

Once the filling becomes bright red, it’s poured directly into a store-bought graham cracker crust.

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The filling sets and makes for a sweet andnostalgic pieafter just a few hours in the refrigerator.

Check out these variation ideas to help boost your creativity:

Can I Make Kool-Aid Pie Ahead?

Thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen, and garnish with whipped cream right before serving.

ingredients for kool-aid pie

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The whipped cream will start to deflate over time, but will still be delicious.

cansweetened condensed milk

1(8-oz.)

Add filling to crust:

Pour mixture into graham cracker crust and smooth surface with a spatula.

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Chill pie:

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Garnish with whipped cream before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kool-Aid pie should be served cold to ensure clean slices.

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It can also be served straight out of the freezer for more of a frozen treat.

For swirling and layering the colors of the Kool-Aid pie filling, divide the ingredient quantities in half.

Dip your knife into hot water and wipe off between cuts for clean slices of this creamy pie.

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kool-aid pie with whipped cream topping

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