This fresh strawberry jello pie is the ultimate summer dessert. It’s an easy no bake dessert with all the fruity flavor. Perfect for pool parties, potlucks, and all other kinds of celebrations!
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Strawberry Pie with Jello
The best way to celebrate strawberry season is by whipping up a refreshing summer dessert. This easy, sweet, and simple strawberry jello pie does the trick!
This no bake recipe is the perfect option for summertime gatherings. Fresh strawberries, a pre-made pie crust for ultimate ease, jiggly gelatin, and a homemade whipped cream come together beautifully!
If you want to kick off summer with more easy desserts, you need to make a Lemon Pound Cake or a batch of Strawberry Macarons.
Why You’ll Love this No Bake Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe:
- Fresh: Fresh strawberries are always the sweetest and juiciest during the summertime. Make this pie while you can still get your hands on them!
- Easy: No baking means no stress! This dessert is so easy to make, especially if you’re starting with a pre-made crust.
- Kid-Approved: Kids will absolutely love this pie. It’s hard to resist that jiggly jello texture!
If you love fresh strawberries and easy dessert recipes, this is going to be your new favorite treat!
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that some of these ingredients are trademarked products. Jell-O is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
How to Make Strawberry Jello Pie
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Bake the pie crust.
- Cut and arrange the strawberries in the baked pie crust.
- Create the jello mixture, then let it cool to thicken.
- Pour the cooled jello mixture evenly over the strawberries.
- Refrigerate the strawberry pie to let it set.
- Make the homemade whipped cream.
- Serve each slice with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, and enjoy!
Technically, yes, but it really won’t be the same. Fresh berries have a firmer shape and are much more satisfying to bite into than thawed berries. Additionally, the previously frozen berries may or may not hold their shape in the jello pie. However, if you’re unable to find any fresh berries, you can attempt to use frozen ones by allowing them to thaw first at room temperature for a few hours. Then, follow the instructions accordingly.
Make sure to cover the pie dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil so it stays fresh! Any other pie container with an airtight lid should also do the trick. Once it’s in an airtight container or wrap, place the pie in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for up to 4 days.
You’ll need at least 4 hours to let the gelatin fully set in the refrigerator. I recommend chilling it overnight for best results.
Freezing and thawing gelatin will essentially ruin the texture, so it’s not recommended that you freeze this jello pie.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- If you want this dessert to be truly homemade, consider making a Homemade Pie Crust!
- To amplify the strawberry flavor even more, add a few drops of strawberry extract to the jello mix or homemade whipped cream. Just be careful – a little goes a long way.
- The pie needs a minimum of 4 hours to set, but allowing it to set overnight is the safest bet.
Why is my jello pie runny?
Making jello can feel like a science experiment! If you add too much or too little of an ingredient, it can throw the whole thing out of whack.
If the jello is still thin and runny after cooling for 15-20 minutes, you might have added a bit too much water.
Whenever I make this recipe, I always buy an extra jello box or 2 just in case this happens. If your mixture is too thin, start over with a new box and add less water.
More Strawberry Desserts We Love
After taking a bite of this juicy, sweet, fresh strawberry jello pie, you’ll be ready for sunshine and happy days! This easy to make strawberry dessert is perfect for spring and summer occasions.
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch premade refrigerated pie crust such as Pillsbury
- 1 pint fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 cup water 227 grams
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch 23 grams
- 3 ounces Strawberry Jell-O mix 85 grams (1 box)
- 1 cup heavy cream 227 grams
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 14 grams
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Start with baking your pie crust according to instructions (You can also use pre-cooked pie crust or even graham cracker crust that's pre-made). Once the pie crust is baked and golden brown, set aside and allow it to cool.1 9-inch premade refrigerated pie crust
- Cut the strawberries and arrange them around the outside later of the pie shell first, then work your way to the center. Set aside.1 pint fresh strawberries
- In a medium saucepan, mix the water, sugar, and cornstarch and stir over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar mixture has thickened. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add in the jello packet. Stir until combined.1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 ounces Strawberry Jell-O mix
- Place the jello mixture into the refrigerator and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes. You need the mixture to thicken slightly in order to stick to the strawberries and not completely sink to the bottom of the pie shell.
- Remove the jello mixture from the refrigerator and pour evenly over the strawberries. Refrigerate the strawberry pie until the jello mixture has had time to fully set, at least 4 hours.
- Make the homemade whipped cream just before serving. Add the heavy cream and of powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the cream for 3-4 minutes or until the cream has whipped and formed stiff peaks.1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- When ready to serve, slice the pie and top with fresh whipped cream.
Notes
- If you want this dessert to be truly homemade, consider making a Homemade Pie Crust!
- To amplify the strawberry flavor even more, add a few drops of strawberry extract to the jello mix or homemade whipped cream. Just be careful – a little goes a long way.
- The pie needs a minimum of 4 hours to set, but allowing it to set overnight is the safest bet.
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