Easter Strawberry Creamy No Bake Pie (Printable)
Luscious creamy strawberry pie with vibrant Jello layer and graham crust. Festive no-bake spring dessert perfect for Easter 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 Steps:
01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
02 - Dissolve strawberry Jello in boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir in cold water. Allow to cool to room temperature without letting it set.
03 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
04 - Stir diced strawberries into the cooled Jello. Add the Jello mixture to the creamy filling and fold gently until combined.
05 - Pour the filling into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
06 - Top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with sliced strawberries and optional Easter sprinkles or candies before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- No oven required which saves precious holiday oven space
- That creamy Jello layer tastes like nostalgia but feels fancy
- You can make it ahead and actually enjoy your own party
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- The Jello must be room temperature not hot when you fold it in or it will melt the cream
- Fold gently to keep those pretty swirls instead of mixing it into one solid color
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- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent any lumps in your filling
- Chill your mixing bowl before whipping the cream for faster results