Very few pie recipes are as easy and delicious as this 4 ingredient no bake Kool-Aid Pie Recipe made famously in the South. It comes together in minutes!! And I bet you probably have most of the ingredients right in your pantry. The no-fuss instructions make this pie a breeze to throw together for when company comes.
Kool-Aid (along with Sweet Tea) is the drink of choice in most Black homes. Growing up, we all know how important it was to a hot summer day or just a Sunday Supper. Mamas knew to have a pitcher of it in the fridge ready to go. If you thought pulling this drink together was easy, let me introduce you to the pie version. Kool aid pie is a creamy, light and sweet no-fuss pie option where the drink mix is the star. And the best part is you can make it any flavor you want. Let’s get into it!
Kool-Aid Pie ingredients
- Kool-Aid packet- select any flavor you prefer. The fun colors also help jazz it up.
- Sweetened condensed milk – This provides both our creamy texture and sweetness.
- Whipped topping – You can use either homemade whipped cream or Cool-whip here.
- Graham Cracker Crust – Feel free to grab this at the grocery store.
How to Make Kool-Aid Pie
This pie filling literally comes together in minutes.
- You begin by adding your preferred flavor of Kool-Aid mix to a mixing bowl along with the sweetened condensed milk. Give that a nice mix.
- Then fold in the whipped topping until it is all combined.
- Add the filling directly into a graham cracker crust.
- Let it sit in the refrigerator until ready to serve it up.
Favorite Kool-Aid Flavors to try
- Red (y’all know that’s Tropical Punch)
- Lemonade
- Orange
- Grape
- Strawberry
How to Serve Kool-Aid Pie
- Fun BBQ: Serve up this koolaid pie as the dessert after serving up oven baby back ribs, grilled chicken wings, red skin potato salad and Southern peach tea.
- Easy Weeknight Dinner: Make ground turkey meatloaf, brown sugar glazed carrots, and hot water cornbread. This pie is the perfect way to end the meal.
- Sunday Meal Dessert: Serve this delish grilled salmon with lemon, Charleston red rice, and yam casserole.
Tips for Making a Great Kool-Aid Pie Recipe
- Soften Your Cool Whip: If you are using pre-made whipped topping, make sure you thaw it so it isn’t hard and it blends perfectly in your mix ingredients.
- Fold Don’t Overmix: Gently fold your ingredients together so you don’t get rid of the airy texture.
- Don’t Skip Chilling: Make sure you put that pie in the fridge so it sets up perfectly. I personally like to make mine the night before I want to serve it so it slices perfectly.
- Pick Bright Colors: For a bright and fun finished pie, avoid really soft colors of Kool-Aid. Go with bright colors to make sure they pop later on.
How to Store It
It will last in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Just make sure it is covered and kept in something airtight. You can also pop it in the freezer for up to 2 months too!
FAQs
Honestly the sky is the limit here y’all. Go with what you prefer. I find that fun fruity flavors like strawberry, tropical punch and cherry work really well in this pie because the flavors are stronger.
For sure but just know that the sweetness of the pie will be brought down some.
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Kool-Aid Pie
Ingredients
- 0.13 oz Kool-Aid drink packet flavor of your choice
- 1 cup Cool-Whip or homemade whipped cream
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 9 inch graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Combine Kool-Aid packet and Cool Whip.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until well mixed.
- Pour filling into graham cracker crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Tips for Making a Great Kool-Aid Pie Recipe
- Soften Your Cool Whip: If you are using pre-made whipped topping, make sure you thaw it so it isn’t hard and it blends perfectly in your mix ingredients.
- Fold Don’t Overmix: Gently fold your ingredients together so you don’t get rid of the airy texture.
- Don’t Skip Chilling: Make sure you put that pie in the fridge so it sets up perfectly. I personally like to make mine the night before I want to serve it so it slices perfectly.
Pam Koniak
Thursday 21st of December 2023
How do I add the strawberries and lemon to the pie?
Jocelyn Delk Adams
Friday 21st of February 2025
You suggest folding them into the batter. I would suggest adding lemon zest so you don't add additional liquid.