Description
This Easter No Bake Jello Pie is a vibrant, colorful dessert that combines a creamy, velvety filling with a refreshing burst of fruity flavor. The smooth texture of the cream cheese layer contrasts beautifully with the jiggly, sweet jello topping, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Jello Layer:
- 1 package (3 oz) flavored gelatin (any color)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well.
- Carefully pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pie dish.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until the jello is fully set.
- Slice and serve chilled, garnished with additional whipped topping if desired.
Notes
- This pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a different flavor, substitute the flavored gelatin with your favorite variety, such as strawberry or lime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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