Easter No Bake Jello Pie (Printable)

Luscious strawberry and cream cheese filling with Jello layer in graham crust

# Ingredient List:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tbsp 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 tsp 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)

# Steps:

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. Chill in refrigerator while preparing remaining components.
02 - Dissolve strawberry Jello powder in boiling water, stirring continuously until completely dissolved. Add cold water and mix well. Allow mixture to 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 free of lumps. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy, taking care not to deflate the cream.
04 - Fold diced fresh strawberries into the cooled Jello mixture. Pour the Jello-strawberry mixture into the creamy filling base. Gently fold together using a spatula 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 surface with a spatula, creating an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set and firm to the touch.
06 - Remove pie from refrigerator. Spread whipped cream evenly over the surface or pipe decorative dollops. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and optional pastel sprinkles or Easter candies. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly light, almost like eating a flavored cloud
  • You can make it entirely ahead of time and pull it out when guests arrive
02 -
  • I once skipped chilling the crust and the bottom slid right off when I served it
  • Fold the Jello in gently or you will deflate all the air you just whipped into the cream
03 -
  • Press the crust extra firmly up the sides or it will crumble when you cut the first slice
  • Springform pie dishes make serving so much easier if you have one

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