Strawberry Jello Pie is a refreshing and easy dessert that will satisfy the whole family. With just a few ingredients and 30 minutes of your time, you can have a mouthwatering treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Why this Easy Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe is a Keeper
Jello Strawberry Pie is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by generations. Its sweet and tangy flavors are the perfect combination for any occasion, whether it’s a summer barbecue or a holiday dinner. This pie is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients, making it an ideal option for those who want to whip up something delicious in no time. Make this recipe when you want a perfect summer dessert.
- Quick Recipe: Within just 30 minutes you can have a delightful dessert ready to serve.
- Easy Ingredients: This delicious pie only needs about 6 ingredients to make. The ingredients are mostly pantry staples or can be easily found at your grocery store. This quick jello dessert makes a pretty pink strawberry pie.
- Family Friendly: Children and adults will love this recipe with sweet, refreshing, and colorful pie. This is a great summer dessert recipe. This no-bake strawberry pie will be a favorite.
Can I use frozen strawberries in the strawberry jello pie?
Frozen strawberries can be a great time-saver and are often more affordable than fresh. To use them, simply thaw them completely before using in jell-o pie. Of course, fresh fruit is best.
Ingredient Notes for Strawberry Jell-O Pie
- Jello: The star ingredient in this recipe, strawberry gelatin, brings vibrant color and fruity flavor to the pie.
- Cool Whip: This light and creamy topping adds a delightful texture to this pie. If you prefer, you can opt for a healthier alternative, such as a sugar-free or low-fat kind.
- No Bake Prepared Pie Shell: Make your own graham cracker crust, try using this homemade graham cracker crust recipe for this easy strawberry pie.
- Fresh Berries: This quick and easy strawberry dessert is best with fresh strawberries to add fresh flavor to the dessert.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Strawberry Pie with Jello
This pie is the perfect prep ahead no bake dessert. It’s so easy to make and then refrigerate the pie until ready to serve.
- Pie Crust: You can prepare the pie crust in advance or use a frozen pie crust.
- Strawberries: Wash, clean and slice your fresh strawberries and keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Fresh Whipped Cream: In place of the cool whip try making a homemade whip cream.
Dessert Recipe Fun Fact
The creator of jello was a carpenter who was trying to create a cough medicine.
How to Make Fresh Strawberry Pie with Jell-O
These are the basic steps for making No Bake Strawberry Jello Pie. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Pie Crust
First, on a glass pie plate, bake your pie crust according to the package directions.
2. Make the Jello Mixture for this Easy Pie
Then in a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Next, add in the sugar and jello mix and stir until everything is fully dissolved. In a bowl mix together cornstarch and cold water until cornstarch is dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and boil until thickened.
3. Add Strawberries and Pour Mixture into the Crust
Add the strawberries to the thickened mixture and stir. Pour the strawberry pie filling mixture into the prepared pie crust.
4. Cover the Pie with Plastic Wrap
Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the no-bake strawberry pie with jello for at least 1 hour or until jello is completely set. Finally, top of the pie is a dollop of whipped cream or cool whip and a strawberry.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers for this Delicious Pie with Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- Storing: You can make the pie and store in a pie keeper or wrap well in plastic wrap.
- Using Leftovers: You will need to use up any leftover pie within 5 days of making.
Variations and Substitutions for No Bake Strawberry Jello Pie
The beauty of this easy recipe lies in the versatility of this delicious dessert. Whether you want a healthier option or want to experiment with pie shells, this strawberry jello pie will turn out great.
- Sugar-Free: For a sugar-free version of this dessert, you can use a sugar-free cool whip and sugar-free jello mix for this strawberry pie recipe with jello.
- Low-Fat Cool Whip: To lower the fat count in this dish, you can opt for a low-fat cool whip or whipped topping.
- Flavors: Try using different flavors of gelatin, such as raspberry or lime, for a fun and flavorful twist on this no-bake dessert.
Easy Strawberry Pie Recipe FAQs
If your pie is runny, it may be due to not allowing enough time for the jello to set properly. Make sure to refrigerate your jello pie for at least 1 hour to allow the jello to completely set.
Of course, while this recipe calls for fresh strawberries, you can certainly experiment with dried fruit as well. Just remember that the texture and flavor may differ slightly for this no bake strawberry Jello pie recipe.
Yes! You can experiment with whichever fruit is your favorite. If you change or add fruit, you might want to think about changing the jello flavor as well to match.
Expert Tips for Making Easy Strawberry Jell-O Pie Recipe
Strawberry Jello dessert is a perfect addition to your dessert menu, and the best part is that it’s quick and easy to make. With just a few simple steps and some basic ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that will impress your guests.
- Decorate: Add a pop of color and freshness by garnishing the top of your easy fresh strawberry pie with fresh sliced strawberries or other fruits to your jello cool whip pie.
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: For an extra added crunch and taste, sprinkle some graham cracker crumbs over the no-bake strawberry pie before serving.
- Different Crust: If you’re a fan of buttery and crumbly crusts, try using a shortbread or graham cracker crust instead of a traditional pie crust.
- Whipped Cream: This strawberry fruit pie would taste great with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
- Individual: Make personal little oies in place of one large pie.
Strawberry Jello Pie
Equipment
- Glass pie plate
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Ingredients
- 3 ounces Strawberry Jell-O, one box
- 1 ½ cups Water
- ½ cup Sugar
- ⅓ cup Corn starch
- 1 Pie Crust, premade, such as Pillsbury
- 1 pound Fresh strawberries, washed, stemmed and sliced
Instructions
- Bake the pie crust according to the package directions in a 9 inch glass pie plate.
- Heat up one cup of water in a saucepan until it boils. Add 1/2 cup of sugar and Jell-O, and keep stirring until everything dissolves.
- Take another bowl and mix 1/3 cup of cornstarch with 1/2 cup of cold water until it dissolves.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan. Bring to a boil until the mixture thickens
- Incorporate the sliced strawberries into the thickened mixture and transfer the combination into the prepared pie crust.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until jello is completely set.
Christina’s Notes
- Decorate: Add a pop of color and freshness by garnishing the top of your pie with fresh sliced strawberries or other fruits.
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: For an extra added crunch and taste, sprinkle some graham cracker crumbs over the pie before serving.
- Different Crust: If you’re a fan of buttery and crumbly crusts, try using a shortbread or graham cracker crust instead of a traditional pie crust.
- Whipped Cream: This strawberry pie would taste great with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
- 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.
Nutrition
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