Easter No Bake Jello Strawberry Pie (Printable Version)

Luscious creamy strawberry pie with vibrant Jello layer and graham cracker crust. A festive no-bake dessert perfect for spring.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Strawberry Jello Layer

04 - 1 (3 oz) box strawberry-flavored Jello
05 - 2/3 cup boiling water
06 - 1/2 cup cold water
07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

→ Creamy Filling

08 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

→ Topping

12 - 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
13 - Extra fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
14 - Pastel sprinkles or Easter candies (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened and all crumbs are coated. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, creating an even layer. Place in refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
02 - Dissolve strawberry Jello powder in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Let mixture cool to room temperature, approximately 15-20 minutes, ensuring it remains liquid and does not begin to set.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth and no lumps remain. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth. In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
04 - Stir diced fresh strawberries into the cooled room-temperature Jello mixture. Pour the Jello mixture into the creamy filling base and fold gently until just combined, creating a marbled effect. Do not overmix.
05 - Pour the combined filling mixture into the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set and firm to the touch. For best results, chill overnight.
06 - Remove pie from refrigerator just before serving. Spread or pipe whipped cream over the top of the set pie. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and optional pastel sprinkles or Easter candies. Slice into 8 wedges and serve cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between the creamy filling and jiggly Jello layer is pure magic
  • You can assemble it the night before and actually sleep before hosting
  • It looks like you spent hours when really you just stirred and chilled
02 -
  • The Jello must be completely cooled before folding into the cream mixture or it will melt the whipped cream
  • Fold gently and stop before everything is perfectly combined for the prettiest swirl pattern
  • This pie needs a full four hours in the fridge cutting it early will give you a sad sloppy mess
03 -
  • Use a glass pie dish so you can see the beautiful layers from the outside
  • Room temperature cream cheese eliminates 90 percent of potential filling problems

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