Kool-Aid Pie Is the Dazzling Dessert You Didn't Know You Needed

By Leo Danzig
Megan Von Schönoff
Megan Von Schönoff

When it comes to Summer desserts, we could all use a few no-bake sweets to add to our repertoire. This multicolored no-bake pie from No-Bake Desserts by Addie Gundry ($20) stars an unexpected ingredient: Kool-Aid.

Megan Von Schönoff

Multicolored Kool-Aid Pie

Cook Time10 minutes | <b>Chill Time:</b> 4 hours or overnight
Yield1 pie; serves 6 to 8

From No-Bake Desserts by Addie Gundry

INGREDIENTS

    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 (8-ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed, plus extra for garnish
    • 1 (0.14-ounce) packet of blue raspberry Kool-Aid
    • 1 (0.14-ounce) packet of black cherry Kool-Aid
    • 1 store-bought (or homemade) graham cracker crust
    • Silver sugar pearls for garnish

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and 1 container of the whipped topping.

    2. Add the two packets of Kool-Aid and stir until the colors begin to marble, without completely coloring the batter.

    3. Pour into the graham cracker crust.

    4. Top with the remaining whipped topping and transfer to the freezer. Freeze the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

    5. Top with additional whipped topping and silver sugar pearls. Serve cold.

    Notes

    Ombré, when one color fades into another, is a trend that has taken hold of everything from fashion to hair color and even wedding cakes. I happen to think it's beautiful, like an elegant version of tie-dye. When I found ombré doilies at the store, I had to make a pie that mimicked something similar. Colored with blue raspberry and black cherry, this pie is as pretty as it tastes.