Description
This Strawberry Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring fresh strawberries coated in a sweetened Jello mixture, set in a crisp graham cracker crust and topped with creamy Cool Whip. It’s a refreshing treat perfect for warm days and easy to prepare, combining fruity sweetness and smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 Graham Cracker Crust
Filling
- 1 pint fresh Strawberries (washed and sliced in halves or quarters)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 small box of Strawberry Jello (3 oz)
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
Topping
- Cool Whip (as desired for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the thickening mixture: In a saucepan, mix the cornstarch into the water until fully dissolved to avoid lumps.
- Add sugar and Jello: Add the sugar and the contents of the small Jello box to the saucepan mixture, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
- Cook the mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for one minute to activate the cornstarch and dissolve the ingredients, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Cool the mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the Jello mixture cool undisturbed for about 10 minutes so it starts to thicken without setting fully.
- Prepare strawberries: While the mixture cools, cut the fresh strawberries into halves or quarters depending on their size for better texture in the pie.
- Combine strawberries and mixture: Place the sliced strawberries in a mixing bowl, then pour the cooled Jello mixture over them.
- Coat the strawberries: Gently stir the strawberries with the Jello until all pieces are fully coated, ensuring even flavor and texture.
- Fill the crust: Spoon the coated strawberries evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading them out for an even fill.
- Chill to set: Place the pie in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours or until the Jello sets firmly, creating a gelled filling around the strawberries.
- Serve with topping: When ready to serve, add a generous dollop of Cool Whip on each slice or over the entire pie for a creamy finish.
Notes
- The graham cracker crust can be store-bought or homemade.
- For a firmer filling, ensure the Jello mixture cools sufficiently before adding to strawberries.
- Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor and texture, but frozen can be used if thawed properly.
- To enhance flavor, you can add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the Jello mixture during cooking.
- Keep the pie refrigerated until serving to maintain its structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry pie, no bake dessert, graham cracker crust, jello pie, easy strawberry dessert, summer pie
