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.
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Comments
Marilyn says
Me too! I thought I did it wrong. Thanks for your post.
Grissel says
Thanks for posting this lovely recipe. Can’t wait to try it.
David R. Wilson says
My Mother passed away in 2010. I miss her every day. One of the many things she made that I loved was this Jell-O ice box pie. It was always my Birthday request. Occasionally she would say it was such a simple recipe, didn’t I want something more extravagant or “chocolatey”. Nope, thank you, but I like what I like. Thank you for posting this & helping me relive a very pleasant & tasty memory of my Mom.
Layne Kangas says
Aww, thank you for sharing your special memory with us! Old recipes are the BEST!!
Betty Staab says
Can you put this in freezer if you can how long do you need to take it out for before serving
Layne Kangas says
Yes, you could – I would take it out probably 15+ minutes before serving and then cut with a sharp knife!
Megan says
Hi it says you need a 16oz container of cool whip but you only use 2c for the recipe. Is the rest used to garnish? A 8oz container has atleast 2c in it.
Layne Kangas says
You can definitely add more Cool Whip on top to your liking!
Barb Cory says
Can you use real whip cream? My family likes whip cream better. This looks so yummy. Going to make a couple for Super Bowl party.
Layne Kangas says
You certainly could if you like that better! 🙂 Enjoy and have a fun party!
Jann says
Can you use other flavors of jello
Layne Kangas says
Yes, you can!
Kristen says
I used the 2 cups cool whip but it seemed so runny so i added about 1&1/2 cups more cool whip & after in the fridge overnight is was perfect!
Simone says
I made per instructions and it was runny but after sitting in the refrigerator overnight it turned out amazing and I also used sugar free jello and lite cool whip… testing this recipe for a dessert my in-laws can enjoy and my husband lost his mind when he decided to eat a slice that led to 2…😂
Peggy Wallace says
I’m 71 yrs old. My cousin always made cool whip by whipping egg whits, sugar until stiff. Add lemon juice and stir . It was great.
Marguerite says
Can you use the sugar free jello?
Layne Kangas says
Yes, others have tried that and said it turned out great!
Ida says
Do you know if it’s we friendly? And points
Layne Kangas says
I’ve heard from others that they use sugar-free Jello and fat-free Cool Whip but I haven’t made it that way and haven’t calculated points! Enjoy 🙂