Description
Strawberry Jello Cool Whip Pie is a creamy, fruity no-bake dessert made with just 5 ingredients. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for summer parties, holidays, or when you need a quick and easy sweet treat. Mix, chill, and enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
1 cup ice cold water
⅔ cup boiling water
1 (3-ounce) package strawberry-flavored Jello
16 ounces Cool Whip (about 2 cups)
1 (9-inch) graham cracker crumb crust
Optional: ½ cup fresh diced strawberries
Instructions
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Boil water: Heat ⅔ cup of water to a boil while preparing the other ingredients.
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Dissolve Jello: In a medium bowl, combine the boiling water with the strawberry Jello. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes, ensuring the gelatin fully dissolves.
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Add cold water: Stir in 1 cup of ice cold water. Mix until the Jello mixture begins to thicken slightly.
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Fold in Cool Whip: Gently whisk or fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is light, creamy, and evenly blended. If you’re using fresh strawberries, stir them in at this point.
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Chill the filling: Refrigerate the Jello mixture for 30 minutes to help it firm up slightly.
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Assemble the pie: Pour the chilled filling into the graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Final chill: Cover and refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.
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Serve: Slice, serve cold, and top with whipped cream or fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
For a firmer texture, chill the filling longer before adding to the crust.
You can use other Jello flavors like raspberry or cherry.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Not freezer-friendly due to texture changes.
Great make-ahead dessert for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes + Time (Chill Time): 4 hours 30 minutes (30 min prep chill + 4 hrs final chill)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Protein: 4g