Kool Aid Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cans Eagles Brand condensed milk
- 2 packages lemonade Kool Aid
- 2 containers of cool whip
- 1 graham cracker crust
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Blend condensed milk and Kool Aid powder together in a bowl. Beat with a mixer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold one container of cool whip into the milk mixture until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust and refrigerate for about an hour until firm.
Common Problems and Solutions
Q: Why is my pie mixture not thickening?
A: Make sure you're beating the condensed milk and Kool Aid powder together for at least 2-3 minutes with a mixer. The mixture should noticeably thicken before you fold in the cool whip.
Q: Can I skip the refrigeration time?
A: The pie needs at least an hour to firm up properly. If you try to slice it too soon, it will be too soft and won't hold its shape.
Tips and Techniques
You can experiment with different Kool Aid flavors like cherry, strawberry, or tropical punch. Each flavor will give you a completely different colored and flavored pie. For a prettier presentation, save some cool whip to pipe on top after the pie has set.
Ingredient Substitutions
- lemonade Kool Aid: any Kool Aid flavor (cherry, strawberry, grape, tropical punch)
- graham cracker crust: vanilla wafer crust or Oreo cookie crust
- cool whip: homemade whipped cream
Equipment Needed
- electric mixer or hand mixer
- mixing bowl
- rubber spatula
Historical Context
Kool Aid pie became popular across the South in the mid-20th century as an economical dessert that required no baking—perfect for hot Louisiana summers. The combination of sweet condensed milk and tangy Kool Aid creates a flavor similar to key lime pie but with endless flavor possibilities.
