Easter No Bake Jello Pie (Printable)

Luscious creamy strawberry pie with vibrant Jello layer and classic graham cracker crust. Festive no-bake dessert perfect for spring.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Strawberry Jello Layer

04 - 1 (3 oz) box strawberry-flavored gelatin
05 - 2/3 cup boiling water
06 - 1/2 cup cold water
07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

→ Creamy Filling

08 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

→ Topping

12 - 1 cup whipped cream
13 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
14 - Pastel sprinkles or Easter candies (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
02 - Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, stirring completely. Add cold water and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature without letting it set.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Fold diced strawberries into the cooled gelatin mixture. Gently incorporate the gelatin mixture into the creamy filling until evenly combined. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
05 - Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until completely set and firm.
06 - Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie surface. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries and optional pastel sprinkles or Easter candies. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but looks like you spent hours planning something special
  • The combination of creamy filling and bright Jello layer feels like spring on a spoon
  • You can make it ahead and pull it out when guests arrive, looking absolutely gorgeous
02 -
  • The Jello must cool completely before folding it into the cream mixture, or it will melt the whipped cream and leave you with a sad, soupy pie
  • Make sure your cream cheese is properly softened or youll end up with lumps in your creamy layer
  • Let the pie set for the full four hours before cutting, or the slices will collapse on the plate
03 -
  • Use a pie dish with a removable bottom for the most impressive presentation when you serve it
  • Fold the Jello in gently, just until combined, to keep those pretty swirls visible in the final pie

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