Description
Kool Aid Pie is a bright, bold, and flavorful no-bake summer dessert combining the tangy sweetness of Kool Aid drink mix with creamy sweetened condensed milk and fluffy whipped topping, all set atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make pie is colorful, kid-friendly, and perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or casual family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 packet Kool Aid Drink Mix (choose your favorite flavor, e.g., cherry, blue raspberry, or tropical punch)
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (thawed)
Crust
- 1 pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crust or
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: If using a pre-made graham cracker crust, place it firmly into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside. For homemade crust, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter until well combined, then press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Mix the Kool Aid Filling: In a large bowl, dissolve one packet of Kool Aid powder in 3/4 cup cold water. Stir until fully combined and the mixture is smooth and vibrantly colored.
- Combine Ingredients: Slowly whisk the sweetened condensed milk into the Kool Aid liquid to create a creamy mixture. Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula to maintain a light and airy texture.
- Pour Into Crust: Pour the Kool Aid filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even and clean presentation.
- Chill Until Set: Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and for the pie to firm up to a sliceable consistency.
Notes
- Use cold whipped topping and sweetened condensed milk to help maintain a fluffy texture.
- Fold whipped topping gently to keep the pie light and airy; avoid overmixing.
- Choose bold Kool Aid flavors like cherry, blue raspberry, or tropical punch for a vibrant color and stronger taste.
- Longer chilling time improves flavor melding and texture for cleaner slices.
- Toast graham cracker crust before filling for added nutty depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg