Strawberry Jello & Cool Whip Pie
Ingredients
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1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
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1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jello
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½ cup boiling water
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½ cup cold water
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1½ cups Cool Whip (thawed)
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Optional add-ins:
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1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
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A few drops of red food coloring for brighter color
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Instructions
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Dissolve the Jello
In a bowl, stir Jello with boiling water until completely dissolved.
Add cold water and stir. -
Cool slightly
Let the Jello sit about 10–15 minutes until it’s cool to the touch but not set. -
Fold in Cool Whip
Gently fold in Cool Whip until fully combined and fluffy.
Fold in chopped strawberries if using. -
Fill the crust
Spoon mixture into graham cracker crust and smooth the top. -
Chill
Refrigerate at least 3–4 hours, or until fully set.
Optional Toppings
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Extra Cool Whip
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Fresh sliced strawberries 🍓
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White chocolate shavings
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Strawberry glaze drizzle
Pro Tips
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Don’t add Cool Whip while Jello is hot—it will deflate
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For a creamier pie, mix in 4 oz softened cream cheese before the Cool Whip
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Works great with raspberry, cherry, or peach Jello too
If you want a layered version, cream-cheese base, or mini pie cups, just say the word 😌