Easter Jell-O Pie
Easter Jell-O Pie is a delightful and colorful dessert that brightens up any spring celebration. Featuring a light, creamy filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with vibrant layers of fruity Jell-O, this pie is as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for family gatherings or Easter brunch, it’s easy to customize with your favorite flavors, making each slice a refreshing burst of joy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 36 minute
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 package (3 oz) Jell-O mix (your choice of flavor)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Cool Whip
Instructions
- Place the graham cracker crust in a pie dish.
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve the Jell-O mix in boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes until fully dissolved.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold the dissolved Jell-O into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Fold in half of the Cool Whip until fluffy and well-mixed.
- Pour half of the mixture into the crust; spread evenly. If using different flavors, layer additional prepared Jell-O before topping with remaining filling.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Customize your pie with seasonal fruits or different Jell-O flavors for added variety. For a chocolate twist, use chocolate graham crackers for the crust and add mini chocolate chips to the filling.