Strawberry Cool Whip Pie

Add this dreamy strawberry Cool Whip pie to your dessert menu any time of year when you are craving something light and fluffy.

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Prep Time20

Total Time4 20

Servings

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Strawberry Cool Whip Pie Ingredients
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This strawberry Cool Whip pie is just like a pink cloud in a pie crust. A sweet graham cracker base with a creamy jello filling featuring juicy bursts of strawberry flavor from those delightful fresh red berries will make this fluffy dessert a much-requested treat.

close up shot of a slice of Strawberry Cool Whip Pie topped with whipped cream and strawberries on a plate

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie Ingredients

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie raw ingredients that are labeled

This strawberry Cool Whip pie is a delicious dessert packed with the vibrant sweetness of strawberries.

It’s a perfect blend of sweet and fruity flavors, making it an irresistible treat for strawberry lovers.

You’ll need:

1 (3-ounce) box of strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
½ cup of boiling water
1 (0.25-ounce) pouch of unflavored gelatin powder
½ cup of cold water
¼ cup of crushed ice
1¾ cups of washed, hulled, dried, and chopped fresh strawberries (plus four halved whole strawberries for an optional garnish)
1 (6-ounce) premade graham cracker pie crust
1 (8-ounce) container of Cool Whip topping, thawed
Canned whipped topping (optional garnish)

Substitutions And Additions

FRUIT: You can also add other fresh fruit, such as fresh blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, to this no-bake jello pie.

PIE CRUST: This easy dessert has plenty of flexibility for what crust you use. Chocolate crust, Oreo pie crust, graham cracker pie crust, or a regular homemade pie crust all work well in this no-bake pie recipe.

WHIPPED TOPPING: If you can’t get Cool Whip, you can use our whipped cream recipe to make your own.

INSTANT JELLO: If you don’t have strawberry-flavored instant gelatin on hand or prefer a different flavor, feel free to experiment with other fruit-flavored gelatin options.

Raspberry or cherry gelatin can add a unique twist to the pie while maintaining that fruity essence.

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE: If you’re a chocolate lover, consider drizzling a layer of melted chocolate or hot fudge sauce over the top of the pie before refrigerating.

The combination of chocolate and strawberries is a classic winner.

FLAVOR EXTRACTS: To enhance the flavor, consider adding a drop or two of almond extract or lemon extract to the filling.

These extracts can provide a delightful depth of flavor without overpowering the strawberries.

How To Make This Strawberry Cool Whip Pie Recipe

Let’s walk through the steps to making the strawberry pie filling and assembling your delightful dessert.

PRO TIP:

This recipe needs to chill in the fridge for about four hours before it is ready to serve. This is a great recipe to make the day before so that it is ready when you need it.

STEP ONE: Using a medium-sized heat-safe mixing bowl, add the strawberry jello powder.

Pour the half cup of boiling water over the jello and stir until completely dissolved.

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie process shot of boiling water poured over the strawberry jello

STEP TWO: In a separate bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water. Allow the gelatin to dissolve and “bloom”.

PRO TIP:

Blooming gelatin means allowing it to sit for 3-5 minutes until it has absorbed the liquid and the powdered granules have dissolved. The granules will swell as it blooms.

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie process shot of unflavored gelatin sprinkled over a bowl of cold water

STEP THREE: Pour the bloomed gelatin into the medium bowl with the dissolved strawberry jello mixture and whisk to combine thoroughly.

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie process shot of the bloomed gelatin whisked into the strawberry jello mixture

STEP FOUR: Stir in the crushed ice cubes, and stir until the ice is completely melted.

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie process shot of crushed ice stirred into to the strawberry jello mixture

STEP FIVE: Sprinkle a three-quarter cup of chopped strawberries into the bottom of the premade graham cracker crust.

PRO TIP:

It is very important to thoroughly pat dry the hulled chopped strawberries before folding them into the pie filling so that they don’t make the crust soggy or add any extra moisture to the mixture.

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie process shot of chopped strawberries sprinkled into the bottom of the pie crust

STEP SIX: Fold in the thawed Cool Whip and the remaining one cup of chopped strawberries into the gelatin mixture.

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie process shot of chopped strawberries folded into the cool whip mixture

STEP SEVEN: Evenly spread the Cool Whip mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.

Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for four hours.

PRO TIP:

If your pie crust is in a foil tin, we’d recommend sitting it (foil pan and all) inside a glass pie plate to give it a bit more stability when taking it in and out of the fridge.

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie process shot of cool whip mixture spread onto the crust

STEP EIGHT: Slice the pie into eight slices. Before serving, garnish each slice with canned whipped topping and a halved strawberry.

How To Serve

The color alone in this pink strawberry pie is divine, and your family’s eyes will light up when they see this heavenly dessert.

This would be a sweet treat to make for Valentine’s day or to serve on a hot summer day.

Take it to the next level by serving each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

If you love this no-bake strawberry and cream pie, more delicious recipes for no-bake desserts include our Cool Whip pie and no-bake Oreo pie.

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Storage

Let’s dive into the tips for storing this delightful dessert.

MAKE AHEAD: If you’re planning ahead for a special occasion or simply want to save time, you can prepare this pie in advance.

Once assembled, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator.

This can be done up to 24 hours before serving, allowing you to have a freshly made dessert ready to go.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this strawberry jello Cool Whip pie covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.

IN THE FREEZER: Freezing this no-bake strawberry jello pie is not recommended. When the pie thaws, it will cause the bottom of the pie to become soggy.

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie topped with whipped cream and strawberries with a slice removed from the pie

Why We Love This Recipe

There are plenty of reasons to adore this dreamy strawberry pie, including:

REFRESHING AND CREAMY: The combination of Cool Whip topping and strawberries creates a dessert that’s both creamy and refreshingly light.

NO-BAKE: The fact that it’s a no-bake dessert is a huge plus. You can enjoy this pie without heating up the oven, making it an excellent option for hot summer days or when you want a fuss-free dessert.

This fluffy strawberry Cool Whip pie is a quick recipe to put together and tastes incredibly delicious. The strawberries add a fresh flavor to the light and creamy filling. You’ll find that the hardest part of this recipe is waiting while it chills.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make this dessert ahead of time?

This simple strawberry pie recipe is best made ahead since it needs to chill in the fridge for about four hours before serving it.

Can I make my own graham cracker crust for this recipe?

If you would prefer to make your own crust for this strawberry pie with Cool Whip and jello, you certainly can. Crush graham crackers in a food processor to give you 1½ cups of crumbs before combining with 5 tablespoons of butter and baking at 300°F for 10 minutes.

Can I use a different flavor of jello?

This quick jello pie recipe is very flexible. You can change up the flavor of the pie depending on the flavor of jello you use.

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Strawberry Cool Whip Pie

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Add this dreamy strawberry Cool Whip pie to your dessert menu any time of year when you are craving something light and fluffy.

Prep Time 20

Total Time 4 20

Servings

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Ingredients

3 ounces strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
½ cup boiling water
0.25 ounces unflavored gelatin
½ cup cold water
¼ cup crushed ice
1¾ cup strawberries washed, hulled, dried, and chopped (plus 4 halved whole strawberries for an optional garnish)
6 ounces pre-made graham cracker pie crust
8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
whipped topping, optional garnish

Instructions

Using a medium-sized heat-safe mixing bowl, add the strawberry jello powder. Pour the ½ cup of boiling water over the jello and stir until completely dissolved.
In a separate bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water. Allow the gelatin to dissolve and “bloom”.
Pour the bloomed gelatin into the dissolved strawberry jello mixture and whisk to combine thoroughly.
Stir in the crushed ice, and stir until the ice is completely melted.
Sprinkle ¾ cup of the chopped strawberries into the bottom of the premade graham cracker crust.
Fold in the thawed Cool Whip and remaining 1 cup of chopped strawberries into the gelatine mixture.
Evenly spread the Cool Whip mixture into the premade crust. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Slice the pie into eight slices. Before serving, garnish each slice with canned whipped topping and a halved strawberry.

Notes

This recipe needs to chill in the fridge for about 4 hours before it is ready to serve. This is a great recipe to make the day before so that it is ready when you need it.
It is very important to thoroughly pat dry the hulled chopped strawberries before folding them into the pie filling so that they don’t make the crust soggy or add any extra moisture to the mixture.
If your pie crust is in a foil tin, we’d recommend sitting it (foil pan and all) inside a glass pie plate to give it a bit more stability when taking it in and out of the fridge.
Blooming gelatin means allowing it to sit for 3-5 minutes until it has absorbed the liquid and the powdered granules have dissolved. The granules will swell as it blooms.

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