Dessert

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie Recipe

ByMariam Harutyunyan December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Introduction

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie is a delightfully light and creamy dessert that combines fruity flavor with a smooth, airy texture. This no-bake pie is perfect for warm days or any time you want a refreshing treat that’s easy to prepare.

A round pie in a foil crust has three visible layers: a crumbly light brown crust at the bottom, a smooth light pink creamy filling in the middle, and eight dollops of white whipped cream evenly placed around the top edge. Each dollop of cream holds a whole, fresh, bright red strawberry with green leaves. Around the pie, several strawberries, both whole and halved, rest scattered on a white marbled surface. To the upper right, a stack of three white plates holds three black forks, and at the bottom right lies a silver pie server with a cutout floral pattern. A black and white patterned cloth is partially visible at the bottom left. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

6 ounce premade graham cracker pie crust
3 ounce strawberry flavored instant gelatin

0.25 ounce pouch unflavored gelatin
½ cup boiling water

½ cup cold water
¼ cup crushed ice

8 ounce container Cool Whip (thawed)
1¾ cup washed, hulled, dried, and chopped strawberries
4 halved whole strawberries (optional garnish)

Canned whipped topping (optional garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium heat-safe mixing bowl, add the strawberry gelatin powder. Pour the ½ cup of boiling water over the gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
Step 2: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water. Let it dissolve and bloom for a few minutes.

Step 3: Pour the bloomed unflavored gelatin into the dissolved strawberry gelatin mixture and whisk until fully combined.
Step 4: Stir in the crushed ice, mixing until the ice is completely melted and the mixture is cool.
Step 5: Sprinkle ¾ cup of the chopped strawberries evenly into the bottom of the graham cracker crust.

Step 6: Fold the thawed Cool Whip and the remaining 1 cup of chopped strawberries into the gelatin mixture gently to combine.
Step 7: Spread the Cool Whip and gelatin mixture evenly into the prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours to set.
Step 8: Slice the pie into 8 pieces. Before serving, garnish each slice with a dollop of canned whipped topping and a halved strawberry if desired.

Tips & Variations

For a sweeter pie, add a tablespoon of sugar to the gelatin mixture before chilling.
You can substitute fresh raspberries or blueberries for the strawberries for a different berry twist.
Make sure the Cool Whip is fully thawed for easy folding and smooth texture.

Storage

Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep it fresh. Avoid freezing as it may affect the texture of the Cool Whip. To serve after storage, slice and garnish fresh before presenting.

How to Serve

The image shows a slice of strawberry pie with three layers. The bottom layer is a light brown crumb crust with a crumbly texture, the middle layer is a thick, light pink creamy filling with small strawberry pieces mixed inside, and the top layer has a white cream swirl topped with a fresh red strawberry with green leaves. The slice is held by a metal pie server above a white pie pan with more of the same pie, decorated with several white cream swirls, each topped with a full strawberry. In the background, there are white bowls filled with fresh strawberries on a white marbled surface. The photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a homemade graham cracker crust?

Yes, a homemade graham cracker crust works perfectly and can add a personal touch to your pie. Just ensure it is fully cooled before adding the filling.

What if I don’t have crushed ice?

If you don’t have crushed ice, you can use regular ice cubes but crush them finely before stirring into the gelatin mixture. Alternatively, chilling the mixture in the fridge until cool before folding in Cool Whip can help achieve a similar result.