Easter No Bake Strawberry Pie (Printable)

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

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

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

→ Strawberry Jello Layer

04 - 1 (3 oz) box strawberry-flavored Jello
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 tsp pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

→ Topping

12 - 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
13 - Extra fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
14 - Pastel sprinkles or Easter candies (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened and texture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish using the back of a spoon. Chill in refrigerator while preparing the filling.
02 - Place strawberry Jello powder in a medium heat-proof bowl. Pour boiling water over the gelatin and whisk continuously until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in cold water. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent skin formation. Do not let it set.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and no lumps remain. Set aside.
04 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream using a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until smooth and fluffy, taking care not to deflate the air incorporated into the cream.
05 - Stir diced fresh strawberries into the room temperature Jello mixture. Gradually add the Jello-strawberry mixture to the creamy filling, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. The mixture should have a marbled appearance.
06 - Pour the filling mixture into the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours, or until completely set and firm to the touch. For best results, chill overnight.
07 - Before serving, spread whipped cream evenly over the set pie. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries arranged in a decorative pattern. Add pastel sprinkles or Easter candies if desired. Slice and serve cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The strawberry layer is like eating a cloud that tastes like sunshine
  • You can make it entirely ahead of time and focus on your guests instead of your oven
02 -
  • Patience during the chilling phase is everything. Cutting into this pie too soon means a sad, sunken dessert.
  • The Jello must be cooled but not set. Warm Jello melts the cream cheese mixture, but set Jello creates weird rubbery streaks.
03 -
  • Run your knife under hot water before slicing for perfectly clean edges
  • Place the pie dish on a folded, damp kitchen towel while chilling to prevent condensation rings on your fridge shelf

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