A super easy and minimal ingredient dessert recipe, this Strawberry Jello Pie is a great treat for picnics, cookouts, potlucks, and more! Super easy and extremely flavorful.
Pie, spring, and summer really get me in the mood to make all the pies! Baked and no bake, but when I don’t have to turn on my oven in the warmer months the better.
That is one reason we absolutely cannot get enough of this Strawberry Jello Pie! With very minimal ingredients and no need to turn on your oven, you have the perfect recipe.
Although you have to wait for it to set up, that just means that is a great make-ahead dessert for all your various occasions that you have planned this year.
Silky smooth and topped with some whipped cream and strawberries it is super simple, yet a pretty centerpiece for any dessert table!
This Strawberry Jello Pie is one pie recipe that I highly recommend that you make at least once! One bite and you will fall in love and want to make it over and over.
Some of my other favorite pie recipes we have on our site include: Butterscotch Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie and No Bake Oreo Pie.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- With 5 main ingredients, you can’t go wrong.
- This can be made in various different flavors.
- This is great for any occasion.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Strawberry jello mix
Boiling water
Ice water
Whipped topping
Graham cracker crust with 2 extra servings
Whipped cream, for serving
Fresh strawberries, for serving
HOW TO MAKE A STRAWBERRY JELLO PIE:
- In a large heat-proof bowl, add the strawberry jello mix. Add the boiling water and whisk to combine until the jello is dissolved.
- Add the ice water and continue to whisk until it combines and starts to slightly thicken.
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth. Place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the filling to the graham cracker crust and smooth out the top.
- Refrigerate for about 4 hours or overnight is best until set.
- Serve with whipped cream and fresh strawberries if using.
CAN I MIX ANYTHING INTO THIS PIE?
We often like to mix in diced strawberries in this recipe, it really gives a nice contrast in texture along with adding just a little bit more of that strawberry flavor.
CAN THIS BE MADE AHEAD?
Yes absolutely! Since this needs to set up for a minimum of 4 hours it would be great to make ahead. This can chill up to 24 hours before serving so if you have a gathering that you want to bring this to it would be perfect.
CAN OTHER FLAVORS OF JELLO BE USED?
We have made this in many different flavors in the past, strawberry has just become one of our favorites. Some other flavors that you can use include:
- Lemon
- Raspberry
- Blue Raspberry
- Orange
- Cherry
Whatever flavor that you like best, you can swap for the strawberry jello mix in this recipe and keep the rest of the recipe the same!
HOW TO STORE:
This pie can be stored covered in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 4 days.
You can also freeze this! To do that place the top of your pie tin on the top and secure it, this will keep frozen for up to 3 months.
To defrost, remove to the refrigerator overnight or when it is able to be sliced easily.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Use other jello flavors, see above for some options.
- Make sure you use the graham cracker crust that says 2 extra servings.
- You can add in chopped strawberries for extra flavor and texture contrast.
- Make sure that you let this chill for at least 4 hours.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used for this recipe.
Love pie? Love strawberry? Then this Strawberry Jello Pie is the perfect combination that you absolutely have to make, you will immediately fall in love.
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Strawberry Jello Pie
Ingredients
- 3 ounce package strawberry jello mix
- ⅔ cup boiling water
- 1 cup ice water
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 9- inch graham cracker crust with 2 extra servings
- Whipped cream for serving
- Fresh strawberries for serving
Instructions
- In a large heat-proof bowl, add the strawberry jello mix. Add the boiling water and whisk to combine until the jello is dissolved.
- Add the ice water and continue to whisk until it combines and starts to slightly thicken.
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth. Place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the filling to the graham cracker crust and smooth out the top.
- Refrigerate for about 4 hours or overnight is best until set.
- Serve with whipped cream and fresh strawberries if using.
Notes
- Use other jello flavors, see above for some options.
- Make sure you use the graham cracker crust that says 2 extra servings.
- You can add in chopped strawberries for extra flavor and texture contrast.
- Make sure that you let this chill for at least 4 hours.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used for this recipe.
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