Kool Aid Pie (An Easy, No-Bake Dessert!)
Kool Aid Pie is a three-ingredient no bake dessert everyone will love! With a light, airy texture and a pop of fruity flavor, it has everything you need to make it a summer favorite!
Kool Aid Pie is a simple, fast, delicious dessert you didn’t know you needed in your life. It’s one of those desserts full of nostalgic flavor (like Dunkaroo Dip) that will take you back to a simpler time with just one bite.
While the flavor is fruity and sweet, the preparation could not be easier. This is a no-bake pie, just like my No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake or Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie that you can whip up in minutes and still feel proud to serve to even the pickiest guests. Kids and adults alike will be swooning over this fluffy Kool Aid Pie!
Ingredients to Make Kool Aid Pie
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
- Kool Aid: You just need one packet. You can use any flavor. I used Tropical Punch flavor, for a complex flavor. If you want a tangy flavor, the citrus options might be good, and if you want a sweeter taste, the berry flavors would be great. You can use sugar free Kool Aid, but the flavor will be slightly less bold.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: This gives your pie all the sweetness it needs along with a good amount of creaminess. Make sure you are not using evaporated milk, which is an entirely different product that is too liquidy for this dish.
- Cool Whip: Thaw for easy mixing. Feel free to substitute light if you want to reduce some fat, but keep in mind that the texture will be slightly less creamy, with a more airy texture.
- Graham Cracker Pie Crust: You can absolutely make your own but a pre-made crust works just as well! You could also experiment with a vanilla wafer crust for a more buttery flavor.
Recipe Variations
This recipe works with any flavor of Kool Aid. I love the tropical punch flavor but it would also be great with:
- Cherry (or Black Cherry)
- Strawberry
- Orange (I imagine this would taste similar to Orange Dreamsicle Salad)
- Strawberry Kiwi
- Watermelon
- Pink Lemonade
- Sharkleberry
- Blue Raspberry Lemonade
- Grape
- Pineapple
How to Make This Recipe
Step One: Whisk the Kool Aid powder into the sweetened condensed milk.
Step Two: Gently fold the Cool Whip into the mixture.
Step Three: Pour the mixture into the graham cracker pie crust. Place in the fridge for at least two hours to allow the pie to set.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to mix the Cool Whip in gently. Too much force will make your mixture runny, rather than light and fluffy.
- This is a great make-ahead dessert since it needs at least two hours to set. Make it the night before and let it set up overnight. Cover lightly with plastic wrap to keep the top from drying out.
- Garnishes like fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream make this simple pie look a bit more fancy!
Recipe FAQs
This pie needs some time in the refrigerator to set up correctly. Two hours is the minimum, but overnight is even better!
If you’re not a fan of a graham cracker crust you can substitute any kind of crust you want. An Oreo crust would be delicious or you could make your own crust with vanilla wafers.
Kool Aid Pie should be covered and kept in the fridge. It will stay good for about three days but the texture may become a bit runnier.
You can use sugar-free kool aid, fat-free sweetened condensed milk and light whipped topping for a lighter version of this treat!
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Kool Aid Pie
Ingredients
- 1 0.16 oz package Kool Aid, I used Tropical Punch flavor
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 9- inch graham cracker pie crust
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the Kool Aid powder into the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
- Add the Cool Whip into the bowl and use a rubber spatula to fold the sweetened condensed milk into the cool whip.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker pie crust. Place in the fridge for at least two hours to allow the pie to set. Then cut into slices, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Kool Aid: You can use any flavor. If you want a tangy flavor, the citrus options might be good, and if you want a sweeter taste, the berry flavors would be great. You can use sugar free Kool Aid, but the flavor will be slightly less bold.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk:Â Make sure you are not using evaporated milk, which is an entirely different product that is too liquidy for this dish.
- Cool Whip: Feel free to substitute light if you want to reduce some fat, but keep in mind that the texture will be slightly less creamy, with a more airy texture.
- Graham Cracker Pie Crust: You can absolutely make your own  but a pre-made crust works just as well! You could also experiment with a vanilla wafer crust for a more buttery flavor.
- Be sure to mix the Cool Whip in gently. Too much force will make your mixture runny, rather than light and fluffy.
- This is a great make-ahead dessert since it needs at least two hours to set. Make it the night before and let it set up overnight. Cover lightly with plastic wrap to keep the top from drying out.
- Garnishes like fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream make this simple pie look a bit more fancy!
