Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe

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Fresh Strawberry Jello Pie is a classic summer treat that your family will love. Fresh strawberries lined in the bottom of a pre-baked pie crust and topped with a sweet jello filling. Refrigerate until set and top with fresh homemade whipped cream!

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe

Looking for a fresh and easy dessert? Try this no bake Strawberry Jello Pie! With a prepared pie shell filled with fresh strawberries and topped with homemade whipped cream, this delicious pie is perfect for any summer party or family gatherings!

I thought this recipe was my Mom’s because she made it practically every summer once we went strawberry picking. But, just a few days ago I called to get all the nitty-gritty details, and turns out it’s a recipe from a lady that used to teach me Sunday school at church when I was 4! I swear, those older church ladies have all the good recipes.

Ingredients Needed For Strawberry Jello Pie

This recipe is a basic strawberry pie recipe made with jello! It truly is as simple as it sounds and perfect on a hot summer day. Here’s everything you’ll need:

• Pie Crust – for this recipe I used a pre-made frozen pie crust bought from the grocery store. But feel free to use either of my pie crust recipes: All Butter Pie Crust or Easy Pie Crust Recipe.
• Fresh Strawberries – enter the star of the show: les strawberries. These were ripe little suckers that I washed and hulled. The sweeter the better. 🙂 A good rule for strawberries….and life in general.
• Water, Cornstarch, Granulated Sugar + Strawberry Jell-O Mix – these are to make the jello to our pie! Cornstarch for structure, sugar for sweetness, and jello mix for flavor! (Water helps everything combine).
• Heavy Whipping Cream, Powdered Sugar + Vanilla Extract- and these are all used to make Homemade Whipped Cream! Alternatively, you can use cool whip but trust me when I say homemade is best.

Variations

• Graham cracker crust: Swap the pie shell for a homemade or premade graham cracker crust.
• Cool Whip: Use Cool Whip instead of homemade whipped cream.
• Mandarin oranges: Add alongside the strawberries for a citrus twist or add other fresh fruit you love with strawberries!
• Chocolate drizzle: Drizzle a little bit of melted chocolate over the top of this no bake strawberry pie!

Love pies? Check these out: Amazing Cherry Pie, Buttery Apple Pie Recipe, Key West Key Lime Pie Recipe, Coconut Cream Pie, Peaches and Cream Pie, and Mixed Berry Streusel Pie.

Tips For the Best Strawberry Jell-O Pie

• Use ice-cold water: Helps the gelatin mixture set properly.
• Room temperature ingredients: Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
• Chill thoroughly: Allow the pie to chill completely before serving.
• Garnish last: Add fresh berries just before serving for the best fresh flavor.

How to Make Strawberry Pie with Jell-O

For full recipe details, including ingredient measurements on how to make Strawberry Pie with Jello, see the recipe card down below. Follow my simple steps for a refreshing and delightful treat!

1. Prep Strawberries + Pie Shell

Wash and hull strawberries. Place them upside down in a blind baked pie shell and set aside. Here is a great all-purpose homemade pie crust which works well for this recipe.

2. Make Gelatin Mixture

In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, pour in ice-cold water, cornstarch and sugar. Stir until mostly dissolved. Microwave 1-2 minutes until mixture bubbles up and thickens. (It should turn translucent.)

3. Pour Over Strawberries + Chill

Stir in strawberry jello powder and pour the gelatin mixture over strawberries in the prepared pie shell. Spread over top and refrigerate until set, 2-3 hours.

4. Make Whipped Cream + Assemble

In a large bowl, whip cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Spread over top of pie and garnish with more fresh strawberries. Serve cold.

Storage + Make Ahead Directions for Strawberry Jello Pie

Any leftover Strawberry Jello Pie you have can be kept in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap for up to 4 days! Because the jello is semi-solid, it helps keep the pie crust firm while the encased strawberries stay juicy! This means it also makes a great make-ahead dessert.

If you are wanting to make this a few days in advance, be sure to wait and whip your cream right before serving.

What is Blind Baking?

Blind baking is simply pre-baking your pie crust before filling it. If you are making a cream-based pie, you’ll need a pre-baked pie crust because the filling will be made separately.

Blind Baking Instructions

Once you have your pie crusts made, roll out and fill your pie plate. Prick dough with a fork, add a square of parchment paper to the crust and fill with pie weights. If you don’t have pie weights, dried rice, beans or even flour can work! You just want to hold the crust in place to prevent shrinking and bubbles.

More No Bake Dessert Recipes to Try!

• No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
• Strawberry Pretzel Salad
• No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Balls
• No Bake Cookie Recipe
• No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
• Banana Split Cake

More Strawberry Recipes to Love!

• Strawberry Cream Cake
• Strawberry Mint Limeade
• Strawberry Shortcake from Scratch
• Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
• Strawberry Cheesecake
• Nutella Deviled Strawberries
• Strawberry Milkshake

This simple strawberry jello pie is a fantastic option for hot summer days. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, it’s a great choice for a refreshing, delicious dessert. Serve this delicious strawberry jello pie at your next gathering and watch it disappear! The printable recipe card is below 🙂 Have a great day, friends! 🙂

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