Easter No Bake Strawberry Jello Pie (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened and press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
02 - Dissolve strawberry Jello in boiling water, then stir in cold water. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature without letting it set.
03 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing thoroughly. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Stir diced strawberries into the cooled Jello. Gently fold the Jello mixture into the creamy filling until just combined.
05 - Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
06 - Top the chilled pie with whipped cream and garnish with sliced strawberries. Add optional Easter sprinkles or candies just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between the gently jiggly strawberry layer and silky cream filling is pure magic
  • You can assemble it ahead and focus on enjoying your guests instead of last-minute dessert prep
02 -
  • Mixing hot Jello directly into cream cheese causes curdling, so patience during the cooling step is essential
  • Over-folding can deflate the whipped cream, so gentle strokes are your friend
03 -
  • Use a pie dish with a removable bottom for the most impressive presentation
  • The crust can be made a day ahead and kept covered at room temperature

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