Cool and creamy strawberry Jello pie! This super easy no bake pie is made with just 4 ingredients and takes just minutes to put together.
This quick and easy no bake strawberry Jello pie recipe is made with just 4 ingredients. It takes minutes to put together, and the pie makes a cool and refreshing dessert.
Top with dollops of Cool Whip of whipped cream and a slice of strawberry just before serving.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Jello powder: You'll need the dry, powder.
- Water: You'll need both boiling water and ice water to make the Jello set.
- Cool Whip: Or another frozen whipped topping, like TruWhip.
- Graham cracker crust: Pick up a store bought crust or make your own homemade graham cracker pie crust.
How to make strawberry Jello pie
Step 1: Whisk together the strawberry Jello mix and boiling water in a large mixing bowl until all the Jello has dissolved.
Step 2: Stir in the cold water.
Step 3: Fold in the thawed Cool Whip.
Step 4: Place the filling into the fridge for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Spread the chilled filling into the crust.
Step 6: Place it in the fridge overnight.
Step 7: Decorate the pie with additional Cool Whip and sliced strawberries.
Tips and variations
- Jello flavors: You can use a different flavor of Jello in this recipe.
- Fresh strawberries: Feel free to chop ½ cup fresh strawberries and fold into the filling.
- Other berries: Other berries that work well are blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
- Please don't freeze! This pie does not freeze well.
Recipe FAQs
Letting the gelatin mixture set up some before adding it to the pie crust helps to keep the pie crust from getting soggy.
That's ok! Depending on the depth of your pie plate, you may have a bit of extra filling. If you do, you can pour it into cups and chill it in the fridge.
You can! Homemade whipped cream works well to garnish the pie.
Yes, you can make the pie a day or so ahead of time. Wait to garnish with whipped cream and strawberries until just before serving.
Storage
Any leftover pie should be stored in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.
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Strawberry Jello Pie
Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
Ingredients
- 3 ounce package strawberry Jello powder
- ⅔ cup boiling water
- 1 cup ice water
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed, plus extra for garnish
- 9 inch graham cracker pie crust
- Strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Stir together the Jello mix and boiling water in a large mixing bowl until all the Jello has dissolved.
- Stir in the cold water.
- Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Place the filling into the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Spread the chilled filling into the crust.
- Place it in the fridge overnight.
- Decorate the pie with additional Cool Whip and strawberries.
Notes
- Strawberry Jello powder: You'll need the dry, powder.
- Cool Whip: Or another frozen whipped topping, like TruWhip.
- Graham cracker crust: Pick up a store bought crust or make your own homemade graham cracker pie crust.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Teena
Did you know you can also make this with ice cream? Just stir frozen ice cream in instead of cool whip and follow the remaining steps. Either way it’s a great easy recipe!
Kate
I didn't! Thank you do much for sharing that tip!