This Super Simple No-Bake Dessert Tastes Just Like a Wendy's Frosty
- A viral TikTok video shared a recipe for a no-bake Kool-Aid Pie, which inspired a similar version using Nesquick powder.
Not long ago, I wrote a piece about the easiest pie you can make— a Kool-Aid Pie . It's a fun, no-bake dessert that's quick, easy, and inexpensive to make, requiring just one packet of Kool-Aid drink mix (any flavor), one small can of sweetened condensed milk, one 8-ounce tub of whipped topping and one pre-made graham cracker pie crust.
Content creator @that40yearguy shared the viral pie on his TikTok account . We were intrigued by the recipe but we also spied something interesting in the comments. @heather_stowe_writer commented on that video saying that they make a similar pie, but instead of Kool-Aid, they use Nesquick. They said this version tasted just like a Wendy's Chocolate Frosty—and we were immediately intrigued.
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What Is No-Bake Nesquick Pie?
This simple sweet is a mix of sweetened condensed milk, Cool Whip and chocolate Nesquick powder that's spooned into a pre-made crust and chilled until firm.
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Angel Albring
How Do You Make No-Bake Nesquick Pie?
I've made the Kool-Aid pie, so I know how easy it is. If all I had to do was swap the Kool-Aid for Nesquick.
In a large mixing bowl, I combined one can of sweetened condensed milk, the tub whipped topping, and one cup of Nesquick powder and stirred until it was well blended, but the mixture turned runny because I stirred it too much. Unfortunately, I had to start over, so let that be a warning! You want the ingredients to be blended, but not over-mixed.
The next time around, I only mixed the Nesquick and condensed milk. Once that was blended, I added the whipped topping and mixed it in without overdoing it.
Once I had the mixture at the right texture (light and fluffy, but not runny), I spooned it into the pre-made graham cracker crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. The pie was supposed to be placed in the refrigerator to chill for three hours, but I put it in the freezer for an hour.
Once the pie was set, I drizzled the top with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. I then sliced it and noted that it had stiffened, but it was still lighter than most pies, so there was not a lot of substance to slice into.
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Angel Albring
What Did I Think of No-Bake Nesquick Pie?
As for the taste? I thought it was exactly like a Wendy's Chocolate Frosty, but my kids said it reminded them of a chocolate Poptart and they absolutely loved this pie! It was so simple and cheap to make, and I can see this becoming a regular dessert in our house.
You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate powder, and if you don't like chocolate, you can use the Nesquick strawberry powder to make this delicious, airy pie.
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