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Review RecipeStrawberry Jello Pie Recipe

Light, fluffy, and impossibly easy, this no bake strawberry Jello pie is the kind of retro dessert that never goes out of style—and for good reason. With just five ingredients and no oven required, it’s a summer staple you’ll want on repeat.

Jello Cool Whip Pie Ingredients
A simple mix of strawberry Jello, Cool Whip, and ice-cold water creates that nostalgic creamy filling that sits perfectly in a graham cracker crust. After a quick chill, it slices like a dream. It’s got the vibe of a chiffon pie, but with zero fuss. And the flavor? Sweet, fruity, and a little tangy—the Cool Whip tones down the Jello just right.

If you’ve got fresh strawberries in the fridge, toss in a handful of diced ones to boost the real fruit factor. It gives a nice pop of texture and makes this feel a bit extra without any extra effort.
You’ll need:
- 1 cup of iced water
- ⅔ cup of boiling water
- 1 (3-ounce) package of strawberry Jello mix
- 1 (16-ounce) tub of Cool Whip
- 1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust
Ingredient Substitutions
If you’ve got fresh strawberries in the fridge, toss in a handful of diced ones to boost the real fruit factor. It gives a nice pop of texture and makes this feel a bit extra without any extra effort.
You could swap out the plain graham cracker pie crust for chocolate graham crackers or even an Oreo crust. You could also make a homemade graham cracker crust if you prefer.
Tips For Success
- Let the gelatin cool down before whisking in the Cool Whip so it stays fluffy.
- Don’t rush the chill time. Give it at least four hours (or overnight) to fully set so your slices hold up.
- Use full-fat Cool Whip for the creamiest texture.

Storage Instructions
Store this Jello pie in the refrigerator, covered loosely with plastic wrap or foil, for up to five days. For best texture, avoid freezing—it can change the consistency.

Whether you’re serving this at a BBQ, holiday dinner, or just want a throwback dessert with minimal effort, this easy strawberry Cool Whip pie delivers every time.
More No Bake Pie Recipes
If you’re into pies that skip the oven but still bring the wow factor, here are a few more easy no bake pie recipes to have on hand:
No Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe: Rich, and creamy, this Jello pudding pie is perfect for chocoholics or last-minute dessert emergencies.
No Bake Lemon Pie Recipe: Sweet and tangy with a cloud-like lemon filling, this easy pie is offers a citrus kick and graham cracker crust.
No Bake Oreo Pie Recipe: Creamy, crunchy and loaded with Oreos, this is one of those easy no bake desserts that disappears fast.

Strawberry Jello Cool Whip Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cold water
- ⅔ cup boiling water
- 3 ounces Jello Strawberry Flavor
- 16 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust, 9-inch
Instructions
- Boil your water as you prepare your other ingredients.
- Stir together the boiling water and strawberry Jello for two minutes until completely dissolved.
- Add the ice cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in 2 cups Cool Whip until well blended.
- Refrigerate the pie filling for 30 minutes.
- Smooth out into the prepared pie shell and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight before serving.
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Notes
- If you have strawberries hanging out in your fridge, you could mix in a few diced strawberries to your jello and Cool Whip mixture.
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It does take a while to set so ensure that you give yourself a good 4 hours before you want to enjoy it.
Comments
Eric Alba says
I just loved strawberries.
Shirley Wood says
I might make this today so we will have a dessert to enjoy over the weekend. I like easy recipes like this. So glad you share with us at Merry Monday. Hope to see you again next week. Pinned.
Layne Henderson says
The 3-ounce size! Enjoy 🙂
Johnathan says
Can you add eagle brand milk to it
Layne Henderson says
You probably could but I haven’t tried doing that. Good luck and enjoy!
Debby Mayne says
Wow! Beautiful dessert! I’ll have to find gluten-free graham cracker crumbs, but I’m definitely going to make this when I do.
Sheila says
Can you use sugar free jello and plain greek yogurt in place of the whip cream?
Layne Henderson says
I haven’t tried it like that but you definitely could take a shot at it – good luck!
Janet says
Could you whip heavy cream instead of Cool Whip?
Layne Henderson says
I haven’t tried it that way, so it might change the consistency but it’d be worth a shot!
Pam says
I have done that using homemade whipped cream. It works best if everything is cold from the refrigerator.
Charlotte Moore says
We love this pie. I add a cup of chopped strawberries just before pouring into the crust. We also love it with peach jello and peaches. YUMMY!!!
Denise Kellum says
Do you think you could use sugar-free Jell-O?
Layne Henderson says
You probably could!
Cindy says
I make this frequently with sugar free jello, light cool whip. Lessens the sugar / calorie count.
Juju says
I make this and use bananas. Yummy. Any fruit will do