Description
This Strawberry Jello Pie is a sweet, creamy dessert with a burst of fresh strawberry flavor. The bright strawberry jello filling is complemented by a buttery graham cracker crust, making it the perfect treat for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry Jello (or any flavor you prefer)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Extra whipped topping
Instructions
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Make the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until all the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
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Prepare the Strawberry Jello:
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the strawberry Jello in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir for about 2 minutes until the Jello is fully dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the Jello mixture and stir to combine. Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, or until it begins to thicken slightly (it should still be pourable but thickened).
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the cooled Jello mixture to the cream cheese, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping or homemade whipped cream. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream as you mix it in.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the strawberry Jello filling into the cooled graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set and firm.
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Serve:
- Before serving, garnish the pie with fresh strawberry slices and extra whipped topping if desired.
- Slice and enjoy the refreshing, creamy strawberry goodness!
Notes
- Make-Ahead: This pie can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator, making it a perfect dessert for parties or gatherings.
- Variation: You can substitute the strawberry Jello with raspberry, blueberry, or any other flavor you prefer for a different fruity twist.
- Crust Options: If you want a different crust, you can use a pre-made pie crust, or even a cookie crust made from crushed vanilla wafers or Oreos for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes (for crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg