No Bake Millionaire Pie

2 large graham cracker crusts*, or make in a 9x13 pan

1 c. sweetened coconut

20 oz. can crushed pineapple, well drained

1 c. maraschino cherries, drained and halved

1/2 c. chopped pecans, optional

14 oz. can Eaglebrand milk

5 T. lemon juice

1 T. maraschino cherry juice

16 oz. cool whip, thawed

1 c. sliced peaches, drained, halved, optional

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, except cool whip. Gently fold in cool whip. Spread evenly in pie crusts. Garnish with additional cherries and pecans if desired. Chill at least 3 hours until ready to serve.

*Graham Cracker Crust:

2 c. graham cracker crumbs

1/3 c. butter, melted

1/4 c. dark brown sugar

Combine all ingredients and spread in bottom of dish or pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Chill for 1 hour before filling. The crust does not have to be baked unless you just want to. Some people think it holds together better when it's baked.

For 9x13 Crust:

3 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs

3 T. dark brown sugar

1/2 c. butter, melted

Combine and press into bottom of sprayed dish. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes (optional). Cool before filling.

1st pic: Combining all ingredients. 2nd pic: ready to eat! yum!