No-bake Kool-Aid Pie is a delicious pie with orange Kool-Aid flavor, creamy pie filling, and classic Graham pie crust.
There is practically no way to mess up this pie, and you only need 4 ingredients and minimal prep time! However, if you are not planning to freeze it, I highly recommend using homemade whipped cream for the best results.
This Kool-Aid Pie is such an easy no-bake dessert recipe that will be perfect for summer cookouts!
I have more pie recipes for you that require no baking skills! These two are my favorites and will be great for any occasion: Banana Cream Pie and No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake.
Gina’s Recipe Rundown:
Texture: Creamy, tender, with perfectly soft and chewy cracker crust – it is simple and oh-so indulgent!
Taste: The pie tastes is whatever you want it to taste – you can choose any Kool-Aid flavor. I love a fresh, bright orange mix that pairs well with thick, creamy condensed milk.
Ease: You can whip up a whole pie for 8 people with just 5 minutes of prep time. The hard part is waiting! This sweet treat is one of the easiest desserts.
Why I love it: it is effortless, cheap to make, delicious, and looks amazing. Make with any of your favorite flavors.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One of the easiest no-bake desserts to make at home.
- Perfect dessert for a hot summer day and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Customizable. So many flavor possibilities – as many as there are Kool Aids, honestly.
- Easy to make ahead and freeze for you to eat anytime you want!
Ingredients Notes
- Orange Kool-Aid powder. Kool-Aid is a popular cool drink mix that comes in a powder, and usually, you make this sweet drink with sugar and water. For this no-bake pie recipe, we don’t need water or sugar, though.
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Whipped topping. You can use store-bought Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream (you can make a batch 2-3 days ahead and keep it in the refrigerator).
- Graham cracker pie crust – I use pre-made pie crust to save time.
Kitchen Equipment
How To Make Kool-Aid Pie
Make The Pie Filling
- Whisk the Kool-Aid packet and sweetened condensed milk together in a large bowl, mixing until the color has completely mixed in.
- Use a sturdy silicone spatula to gently fold in the whipped topping until no white streaks remain. Do not stir to maintain the fluffy texture.
Add The Filling To The Pie Crust
- Transfer to the pre-made Graham cracker crust and spread it out into an even layer.
- You can make the crust from scratch, just combine Graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, and then press it into the pie dish.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Top with whipped cream if desired when serving.
Storage
This pie will keep well for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
You can freeze Kool-Aid pie. Tightly wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and another layer of aluminum foil and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To serve again, thaw in the fridge for a few hours.
Substitutions & Variations
- Change it up and use different flavors of Kool-Aid you prefer: mix berry, cherry, raspberry, lemon lime lemonade, blue raspberry, orange, tropical punch (mix of berries and citrus), watermelon, strawberry kiwi – it will be super fun to try them all!
- Swap sweetened condensed milk with sugar and heavy cream or coconut cream (for dairy-free pie).
- Crust. You can use other cookies or crackers to make the crust. Oreos are a super popular choice! Try with a premade graham cracker pie crust, Oreo crust, or make your own with graham crackers or your favorite cookies.
- A healthier pie can be made with a sugar-free Kool-Aid mix. You can also use only half of the packet to keep the sugar content lower.
- Add vanilla extract or any other extract for extra flavoring.
- Decorate with fresh fruit, mint leaves, and more whipped cream.
- Make mini Kool-Aid pie cups, they will be perfect for a crowd. Mini pies are a perfect treat.
- This quick dessert can be made with mandarin oranges on top of the pie to tickle the taste buds.
Expert Tips To Make The Best Koolaid Pie
- Do not use an electric mixer! It is so easy to overbeat the creamy filling, and it will keep the pie from being smooth, airy, and fluffy – it will be watery instead.
- Besides flavor, consider the colors of the Kool-Aid mix – it can match perfectly an occasion, pink, blue, orange, etc. For a baby gender reveal, bridal shower, brunches, holidays, and so on.
- Don’t add sugar. Kool-Aid is rather sweet already.
- If you are worried about the crust getting too thin or falling apart, you can quickly pre-bake it without the filling.
- Do not take the pie out of the fridge before that hour. The pie needs more time to set.
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Kool-Aid Pie
Ingredients
- 1 packet orange Kool-Aid mix 0.13 oz. envelope
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed
- 1 graham cracker pie crust 9" pie crust
Instructions
- Whisk the Kool-Aid mix and sweetened condensed milk together in a large bowl – mixing until the color has completely mixed in.
- Use a sturdy silicone spatula to fold in the whipped topping until no white streaks remain. Do not stir to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Transfer to the pre-made pie crust and spread it out into an even layer.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Top with whipped cream if desired when serving.
Notes
Change it up and use whatever flavor of Kool-Aid you like.
Nutrition
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Created by Gina Kleinworth
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