This 4-ingredient cherry drink mix pie is the kind of no-fuss dessert that shows up at every family cookout and disappears before the burgers even leave the grill. My Aunt Betty has been bringing a version of this to reunions and backyard barbecues since I was a kid, and there’s always someone scraping the pan for the last pink bite. It’s creamy, sweet, and tangy with that bright cherry flavor we all grew up on, and it comes together in just a few minutes with a cherry drink mix packet, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, and a ready-made graham cracker crust.
Serve this cherry pie well chilled so the filling slices cleanly and feels extra refreshing on a warm day. It pairs nicely with grilled burgers, hot dogs, and all the usual cookout sides like potato salad, baked beans, and corn on the cob. For a simple finish, add a dollop of extra whipped cream on each slice, or scatter a few fresh cherries or sliced strawberries over the top if you have them. A big pitcher of iced tea or lemonade on the table makes this sweet, tangy pie feel like a complete summertime treat.
4-Ingredient Cherry Drink Mix Pie
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 (0.13–0.23 oz) packet cherry-flavored drink mix (unsweetened or sugar-free)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker pie crust in a glass pie plate
Directions
Chill the graham cracker crust and whipped topping in the refrigerator while you gather the rest of your ingredients. A cold crust and cold whipped topping help the filling set up nicely.
In a large mixing bowl, pour in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk. Sprinkle the cherry drink mix packet over the top.
