Description

This Strawberry Jello Pie features a delicious graham cracker crust filled with sweet strawberry jello and fluffy Cool Whip. Perfect for gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter – melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 3-ounce box strawberry jell-o
¾ cup boiling water
½ cup iced water
1 8-ounce tub cool whip, thawed
homemade whipped cream – or extra cool whip
fresh sliced strawberries

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Instructions

Prepare a 9-inch pie plate by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment if desired.
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate to form the crust, then place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
In a large bowl, whisk the strawberry JELL-O with the boiling water until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
Stir in the iced water and allow the mixture to cool for 5–10 minutes until it begins to slightly thicken but is not fully set.
Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the gelatin mixture until smooth and fluffy, taking your time to fully incorporate it.
Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread it evenly.
Chill: For a creamy, mousse-like texture, refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
For a firmer, frozen-style dessert, place the pie in the freezer for 3–4 hours until firm.
If frozen, allow the pie to sit at room temperature for 15–25 minutes before slicing for the best texture.
Top with whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries before serving if desired.

Notes

Ensure the gelatin mixture is not too hot before folding in the Cool Whip to maintain a light texture.
Adjust the chilling time based on your preferred dessert consistency—refrigerate for a mousse-like feel or freeze for a firmer pie.
Fresh strawberries enhance flavor and presentation, so choose ripe ones.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 240
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg