My Cool Whip Strawberry Jello Pie stands out with its unique two-layered approach, featuring a firm strawberry Jello base topped with a luscious, creamy Cool Whip filling. This easy-to-make dessert combines minimal prep with maximum flavor, making it a hit for any occasion!
My Strawberry Jello Pie costs about $4.13 to make. The recipe serves eight for around $0.51 per serving.
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Cool Whip Strawberry Jello Pie
Once the weather warms up, I’m all about fresh and easy recipes, and this Cool Whip Strawberry Jello Pie checks all the boxes! It’s light, creamy, and refreshing, and since it’s a no-bake recipe, it won’t heat up my kitchen.
This pie is a crowd-pleaser. It’s perfect for making ahead for holiday parties like Easter or the Fourth of July or for a fun summer BBQ. With just four simple ingredients—Jello, Cool Whip, a pre-made graham cracker crust, and water—you’re all set.
This pie is the perfect warm-weather treat to keep you nice and cool, but honestly, it’s so delicious that I make it all year round!
Why I Love This Cool Whip Strawberry Jello Pie
- No-Bake Convenience: Keeps your kitchen cool and hassle-free.
- Easy to Make: Simple steps and minimal prep time.
- Minimal Ingredients: This recipe requires just four basic ingredients: Jello, Cool Whip, a pre-made graham cracker crust, and water.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: You can be prepared in advance, saving time on the day of your event.
- Kid-Friendly: A fun and tasty treat that kids will love.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 3-ounce box strawberry flavored Jello – $0.62
- 1 + ⅔ cup water – $0.00
- 8-ounce container Cool Whip – $1.19
- 1 (9-inch) pre-made Graham Cracker pie crust – $2.32
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed and will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. To learn more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in June 2024.
How To Make Strawberry Jello Pie
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
Prepare Jello Mixture and Jello Layer
- Whisk together strawberry Jello and boiling water in a large mixing bowl until fully dissolved. Then, whisk in the water. Pour ¼ cups of the Jello mixture into the bottom of a prepared 9-inch graham cracker pie crust and chill for 30 minutes.
Mix Filling
- Stir Cool Whip into the remaining Jello mixture until fully incorporated. Do this immediately to prevent the Jello from setting.
Assemble Pie
- Smooth the filling on top of the chilled strawberry Jello layer. Refrigerate the pie for at least 6-8 hours or overnight.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with whipped cream and strawberry slices (optional) and serve.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cup
- rubber scraper
Recipe Tip
To achieve the perfect creamy texture, make sure to thoroughly dissolve the Jello in boiling water before adding the cold water. This prevents grainy texture and helps the Jello set properly for a smooth, luscious filling. Our favorite whisk for mixing the Jello packet is this one!
Are you looking for more light and refreshing desserts? I recommend my Raspberry Pretzel Salad, No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie, and Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie.
Recipe FAQs
It could be because the pie did not have enough time to set entirely in the fridge. Be sure to allow the pie to chill in the refrigerator for at least six hours. You can even let it refrigerate overnight, and it will taste great.
Yes, chilling it overnight is recommended for the best results.
Strawberry Jello uses artificial flavoring. The fresh flavor comes from adding fresh strawberry slices to the top of the pie before serving.
Yes, but it may affect the texture slightly.
Make sure to chill the Jello layer for at least 30 minutes before adding the filling.
Storage Tips
SERVE: Garnish the pie with more whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices before serving.
STORE: Store the strawberry pie in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
FREEZE: Cover the pie and freeze it for up to 2 months in the freezer.
DEFROST: To defrost, leave in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Swap the pre-made pie crust for your favorite homemade graham cracker crust recipe.
- Instead of a graham cracker crust, make our Oreo pie crust. Then, garnish the pie with chocolate curls or crushed Oreos.
- Instead of strawberry Jello, you can use any flavor of Jello.
Budget Tips
Consider using store-brand gelatin and whipped topping instead of name brands to save money. These alternatives can often be just as tasty while reducing your overall cost for the recipe.
More Dessert Recipes
- Easter Marshmallow Pops
- Orange Creamsicle Bundt Cake
- Easter Bunny Cupcakes
- No-Bake Key Lime Pie
- Aunt Nancie’s Pistachio Pudding Cake
- Raspberry Poke Cake
- Lemon Poke Cake
- Copycat Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake
- Cake Mix Peach Cobbler
- Strawberry Lasagna
Cool Whip Strawberry Jello Pie
Recipe Cost 4.13 Serving Cost 0.51Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- rubber scraper
Ingredients
- 3 oz. box strawberry flavored Jello
- ⅔ cup boiling water
- 1 cup icy cold water
- 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
- 1 9-inch pre-made graham cracker pie crust
TOPPINGS (both optional):
- Cool Whip
- Strawberry slices
Instructions
MAKE PIE:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together strawberry Jello and boiling water until the Jello is fully dissolved.
- Next, whisk the ice-cold water into the Jello mixture.
- Pour ¼ cup of the Jello mixture into the bottom of your prepared 9-inch graham cracker pie crust and chill for 30 minutes.
- While you wait for the Jello to chill, stir the Cool Whip into the remaining Jello mixture until fully incorporated. You don’t want to wait to do this because the Jello will set up.
- Smooth the filling on top of the strawberry Jello layer.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 6-8 hours or overnight.
GARNISH AND SERVE:
- Garnish the pie with whipped cream and strawberry slices (both optional) and serve.
Notes
- Store the strawberry pie in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- Cover the pie and freeze it for up to 2 months in the freezer.
To defrost, leave in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight. - Substitute the pre-made pie crust with your favorite homemade graham cracker crust recipe.
Amanda says
I followed the Strawberry Jello Pie recipe exactly, and it turned out amazing.
Jess Jankowski says
So happy it was such a hit! Thanks for letting us know.
Kushigalu says
This jello pie looks gorgeous. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Jen says
This is totally droolworthy!! My kids went crazy for this!
Beth says
OMG, that looks amazing! My mom makes a pie just like this, and I always try to steal an extra piece. Love this one.
Patricia says
This definitely takes me back to my childhood summers! It’s a fab dessert to take to a picnic or cookout (or just make during the week for the fam)! So pretty, too – love it!
Katherine says
This jello pie is just like my auntie used to make! So good!