Description
This delightful Strawberry Jello Pie features a pre-made graham cracker crust filled with fresh sliced strawberries and a smooth strawberry-flavored gelatin mixture. The pie is chilled until set and topped with whipped cream, making it a refreshing, no-bake dessert perfect for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a light and fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 premade 9-inch graham cracker crust
Filling
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry-flavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Garnish
- 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the thickening mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, sugar, and cold water. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until the mixture thickens and becomes clear, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Dissolve the gelatin: In a separate bowl, pour the boiling water over the strawberry-flavored gelatin. Stir thoroughly until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear.
- Combine mixtures and cool: Slowly stir the thickened cornstarch mixture into the dissolved gelatin until fully combined. Allow the mixture to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming.
- Arrange strawberries in crust: Evenly spread the sliced fresh strawberries into the premade graham cracker crust, creating an even layer that covers the bottom and slightly up the sides.
- Pour gelatin mixture over strawberries: Carefully pour the cooled gelatin mixture over the arranged strawberries, ensuring all strawberries are fully coated and the liquid is evenly distributed.
- Chill to set: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, top the pie with whipped cream or whipped topping and optionally add additional fresh strawberries for garnish. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, brush the graham cracker crust with a thin layer of melted chocolate before adding the strawberry filling.
- Use sugar-free gelatin to make a lighter, reduced-sugar version of this pie.
- Keep the pie refrigerated and consume within two days for optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
