🌈 Kool-Aid Pie

This **Kool-Aid Pie** is a sweet, tangy, and vibrantly colored dessert that's a nostalgic favorite at potlucks and family gatherings! With a buttery crust and a glossy, fruity filling made from Kool-Aid, it's surprisingly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• Crust: 1 (8-inch) graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
• Filling: 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 (0.13 oz) packet Kool-Aid (cherry, strawberry, or tropical punch recommended)
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Make filling: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and Kool-Aid powder.
2. Add liquids: Gradually stir in water and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Cook: Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1–2 minutes until thickened and translucent.
4. Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until melted and smooth.
5. Pour into crust: Immediately pour filling into the graham cracker crust.
6. Chill 4+ hours or until completely set.
7. Serve: Top with whipped cream if desired. Slice and enjoy cold!

Tip: For a layered look, make two pies with different Kool-Aid flavors. Avoid using "no sugar" Kool-Aid — it won’t set properly.

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