Raspberry Cream Pie is made with just 6 ingredients, making it one of the easiest no bake dessert recipes. My homemade raspberry jello pie is refreshing and takes all of 5 minutes to whip up.
I love making no bake pies. They are quick and easy and perfect for company. Two family favorites are my caramel cream pie and my instant chocolate pudding pie.
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Why this Raspberry Cream Pie Recipe is a Keeper
This recipe is light and fluffy, not to mention an no-bake recipe, making it the perfect treat for summer. It’s super easy to customize, which makes it great for even picky eaters.
- Elegance: It looks beautiful with minimal effort. The bright red jello studded with fresh raspberries is visually appealing and feels special despite its simple preparation.
- Light and Refreshing: Unlike many rich desserts, Jello pie is light, airy, and incredibly refreshing, making it perfect for warmer weather or after a heavy meal.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Its sweet, slightly tangy raspberry flavor is generally loved by both kids and adults.
- Quick to Assemble: The active preparation time is minimal, mostly involving dissolving jello and chilling.
- Versatile Crust Options: It works well with various crusts, from classic graham cracker to shortbread or even a no-bake Oreo crust.
- Make-Ahead Marvel: It’s designed to be made ahead of time, making it ideal for entertaining.
- Budget-Friendly: The ingredients are typically inexpensive and readily available.
- Nostalgic Charm: For many, Jello desserts evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort.
Why Isn’t My Jello Setting?
When jello doesn’t set, it’s usually because there’s too much liquid. Next time, be sure to add the correct amount of liquid. If you suspect you added too much liquid, or if it’s very runny, you can dissolve an additional 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin (like Knox gelatin) in 1/4 cup of hot water. Stir this into your reheated Jell-O mixture.
Pro Tip for Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie
For Clean Slices: Dip your knife in warm water and wipe it clean between slices for neat cuts.
Ingredient Notes and Variation Suggestions for the Cream Cheese Filling and Pie Crust
All of the required ingredients are easy to find at the store to make this pie, but there may even be some of them in the kitchen already. Use different ingredients to experiment with flavors.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Yogurt: Use raspberry yogurt to double the raspberry flavor.
- Jello: Raspberry jello is best for making the raspberry mixture.
- Graham Cracker Crust: Make your own Graham Cracker Pie Crust, with melted butter and graham cracker crumbs, or pick up a store bought crust. Use a food processor to quickly crush crackers.
- Mini Marshmallows: For a nice and fluffy texture.
- Chopped Nuts: Add crunch.
- Citrus Zest (Lemon or Lime): Brightens the flavor.
- A Splash of Fruit Liqueur: For an adult version (add after the Jello has slightly cooled).
- Flavorings: Try different flavors by adding ingredients like almond extract, vanilla extract, or citrus zest and juice
- Non-Dairy: Use dairy free whipped cream and yogurt to make this recipe dairy free.
How to Make Raspberry Pie Recipe
This recipe comes together in just 2 quick steps. It’s a great no-bake option for summer dessert.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Make the Raspberry Pie Filling: Mix together the water and Jello in a large bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then whisk in yogurt and Cool Whip.
- Chill: Pour into graham cracker crust and refrigerate until set.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make the Raspberry No-Bake Pie
I like to prepare ingredients ahead of time to save time when making a sweet treat.
- Crust: The crust can be fully prepared up to 2-3 days in advance. Store it tightly covered at room temperature (for baked graham cracker or cookie crusts) or in the refrigerator (for no-bake crusts).
- Jello Mixture (Partial): You can dissolve the Jello in the hot water and stir in any sugar the day before. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate. This saves a little time on the day of assembly, but you’ll still need to stir in the cold water and raspberries just before pouring into the crust.
- Whipped Cream Topping: Make a homemade whipped cream in a stand mixer; Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Make it a few hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator, however it’s best made closer to serving.
- Assemble the Pie: The fully assembled pie needs several hours to chill and set. It can be made a full day in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
How to Store and Use Leftover Pie with Raspberry Whip Cream Cheese Pie
- Storing: Store the cooled raspberry pie in an airtight container. Refrigerate the pie for up to 4 days.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy this incredibly easy pie with Lemonade Frozen Pie.
Common Questions About This Pie with Raspberry Topping Recipe
Yes, feel free to gently stir in some raspberries into the jello before it’s fully set. You can also make a raspberry jam in a saucepan with lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch.
It should only take about 30 minutes for the pie to set, but I like to leave it in the fridge for an hour just to be sure.
Pop the pie plate in the freezer for a few minutes to help speed up the setting process.
Baking a graham cracker crust first before adding any raspberry filling helps to keep the crust crisp.
Make an easy raspberry cream pie using pudding instead of jello, and a little heavy cream. You could also add a little sour cream or Greek yogurt for more creamy goodness.
Expert Tips to Love this Pie Recipe
- Cool Jello Slightly Before Adding Fruit: Let the dissolved Jello cool slightly (but not start to set) before folding in the fresh raspberries. This helps prevent them from floating to the top or sinking to the bottom too much.
- Don’t Overfill the Crust: Leave a little space at the top of the crust for the Jello mixture to avoid overflow.
- Chill Thoroughly: Patience is key! Allow ample time for the pie to cool completely and fully set for the best texture and slicing.
- Use a Clean Spatula: When spreading the Jello mixture into the crust, use a clean, flexible spatula for an even layer.
- Garnish: Add some berries to the Jello itself or save extra fresh or frozen raspberries and other delicate toppings. Add soft toppings like fresh berries right before serving.
- Consider a Double Layer: For a more dramatic look, you can create a double-layered pie with different colored Jellos or a layer of cream filling in between.
- Different Version: There’s another version of homemade raspberry cream pie. It has a cream cheese layer made with cream cheese, vanilla extract and powdered sugar, and a great raspberry layer on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve With: Serve with Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie on thanksgiving day, or with Dole Pineapple Whip and No Bake Orange Pie in the summer.
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Raspberry Jello Pie
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup Water
- 3 ounces Raspberry gelatin, 1 package
- 12 ounces Müller® Ice Cream Inspired Raspberry Chocolate Chip yogurt, 2 containers
- 8 ounces Whipped topping, 1 tub
- 1 Graham cracker pie crust
- Chocolate curls, garnish
Instructions
- Mix together the water and Jello.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Whisk in yogurt and Cool Whip.
- Pour into pie crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
Christina’s Notes
- Cool Jello Slightly Before Adding Fruit: Let the dissolved Jello cool slightly (but not start to set) before folding in the fresh raspberries. This helps prevent them from floating to the top or sinking to the bottom too much.
- Don’t Overfill the Crust: Leave a little space at the top of the crust for the Jello mixture to avoid overflow.
- Chill Thoroughly: Patience is key! Allow ample time for the pie to cool completely and fully set for the best texture and slicing.
- Use a Clean Spatula: When spreading the Jello mixture into the crust, use a clean, flexible spatula for an even layer.
- Garnish: Add some berries to the Jello itself or save extra fresh or frozen raspberries and other delicate toppings. Add soft toppings like fresh berries right before serving.
- Consider a Double Layer: For a more dramatic look, you can create a double-layered pie with different colored Jellos or a layer of cream filling in between.
- Different Version: There’s another version of homemade raspberry cream pie. It has a cream cheese layer made with cream cheese, vanilla extract and powdered sugar, and a great raspberry layer on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve With: Serve with Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie on thanksgiving day, or with Dole Pineapple Whip and No Bake Orange Pie in the summer.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.