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This quick Jello Pie is one of the easiest pies ever! I use cherry jello for this version, but it’s so versatile that you can use any jello flavor you like. It’s an easy pie recipe the whole family will love!
Jello Cool Whip Pie Recipe
I love no bake dessert recipes, and it doesn’t get any easier than no bake jello pie! In this case, we’re talking cherry jello pie: it’s made with simple ingredients and is the perfect dessert for summer entertaining.
This delicious pie is exactly what it sounds like: a no bake pie made with jello! I love baking hacks and this no bake pie is my favorite way to use jello (besides Strawberry Pretzel Salad, that is). With just a couple of ingredients, it makes a great no bake pie filling. The best part is you don’t have to use cherry jello; any flavor jello will work!
The jello is mixed with Cool Whip for a cool creamy filling with a pretty pastel color. Add a chocolate cookie crust, and you get an easy dessert, but it’s excellent with a premade graham cracker pie crust, too.
Jello Pie Ingredients
- Jello: We’re using cherry today but you can use ANY flavor (lie strawberry jello).
- Water: You’ll need both ice water and boiling water to make this pie.
- Cool Whip: Is the creamy part of the pie – use your favorite kind.
- Crust: Use an Oreo pie crust (my recipe or store bought) or you can use any kind of crust (a graham cracker crust is more traditional).
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Dorothy’s Testing Notes
- Garnish your pie with whipped topping or whipped cream and maraschino cherries. I also like other fruit like sliced strawberries for a fresh flavor.
- Another favorite pro tip: Try other toppings like crushed Oreos or graham crackers – they add a nice crunchy texture. I like to crush them in my food processor to make fine crumbs.
- Don’t skip the chilling step to ensure your pie sets up properly.
- Don’t worry if your pie looks separated! This is a natural occurrence as the pie solidifies.
Cherry Jello Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 3oz package Cherry Jello Mix, (or any flavor)
- ⅔ Cup (158ml) Boiling Water
- ½ cup (118ml) cold water
- Ice Cubes
- 1 8oz Container of Cool Whip
- 1 Oreo Pie Crust, (homemade or storebought)
Instructions
- Place jello powder in a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan bring ⅔ cup water to a boil. Add boiling water to gelatin and stir until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Fill measuring cup with cold water and add enough ice cubes to make it 1 cup of water and ice.
- Pour ice water over Jello mixture and stir until it starts to thicken.
- Chill for 15 minutes.
- Gently fold Cool Whip into Jello until smooth. Pour mixture into Oreo crust.
- Refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve cold with a dollop of whipped cream and extra chocolate chips, if desired.
Notes
- I do not recommend freezing this pie. The texture changes when it defrosts and becomes watery.
- Use any flavor jello mix
- Don’t skip the 15 minute chill step or your pie won’t set up.
- Some of the jello may sink to the bottom of a pie giving a jello line under the creamy filling. This is normal.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How do you make jello pie?
- Make sure the jello powder is dissolved in the hot water.
- To cool the jello, add ice.
- Be sure to fold the cool whip carefully so you don’t break it (or you’ll get a watery pie).
- Make sure to chill the pie several hours so it sets.
What size pie crust does one box of cherry jello make? 8? 9?
This pie is perfect in a 9-inch pie crust
I made this pie with strawberry jello. It was easy to make and very good. The second time I made it I added to the no bake pie. I folded in about 1 1/2 cups of sliced strawberries. I hauled and rinsed then dried the berries. Then I sliced them. Folded them in. It is good either way. With berries and the thin strip of jello that settled on the crust made it festive.
I’m reading your recipe and it says to chill it for 15 minutes. Do you mean chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or do I set it aside to chill for 15 minutes?
In the refrigerator.
A coworker of mine brought this to a potluck recently. I want to make this but I live in Canada where we get Cool Whip in 1 Litre tubs. Do you happen to know what the equivalent measurement would be in this case?
Hi Kendra, the recipe calls for 8 ounces cool whip, which is approximately 3 cups. Or, if you have a kitchen scale, you’ll want 227 grams (8 ounces). Hope this helps!
I remember this way to make this pie from long ago, but my sister, (who is much younger) states that in summer camp they made it with Dream Whip…..Is that even possible?? Would love to know Your opinion on this, if it is- I’ll try it. Thank You!
I have never used dream whip – but that’s stable whipped cream correct? If so I think it can be used.
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