Description

This refreshing Strawberry Cool Whip Pie combines the sweetness of strawberry gelatin with fresh strawberries and a creamy cool whip filling in a premade graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled, this no-bake pie offers a light, fruity dessert that’s easy to prepare and delightful for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

6 ounce premade graham cracker pie crust

Gelatin Mixture

3 ounce strawberry flavored instant gelatin
¼ cup crushed ice
½ cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
0.25 ounce pouch unflavored gelatin

Filling

8 ounce container cool whip (thawed)
1¾ cup washed, hulled, dried and chopped strawberries

Garnish (optional)

4 halved whole strawberries
Canned whipped topping

Instructions

Dissolve Strawberry Gelatin: In a medium heat-safe mixing bowl, add the strawberry flavored instant gelatin. Pour ½ cup boiling water over the gelatin powder and stir until completely dissolved.
Bloom Unflavored Gelatin: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin evenly over ½ cup cold water and allow it to dissolve, letting it bloom for a few minutes.
Combine Gelatins: Pour the bloomed unflavored gelatin into the dissolved strawberry gelatin mixture and whisk thoroughly to combine.
Add Crushed Ice: Stir in the crushed ice and continue stirring until the ice is completely melted, cooling the mixture slightly.
Prepare Crust: Sprinkle ¾ cup of the chopped strawberries evenly across the bottom of the premade graham cracker pie crust for a fresh fruit layer.
Mix Filling: Fold the thawed cool whip and the remaining 1 cup chopped strawberries gently into the gelatin mixture until fully combined and creamy.
Assemble and Chill: Evenly spread the cool whip and gelatin mixture over the prepared crust. Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
Serve and Garnish: Slice the pie into 8 slices. Just before serving, garnish each slice with canned whipped topping and a halved strawberry if desired for an attractive presentation.

Notes

Ensure the cool whip is fully thawed before folding it into the gelatin mixture to avoid lumps.
The crushed ice cools the gelatin mixture quickly without setting it, which helps maintain a smooth texture.
You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen ones that have been thawed and drained to reduce moisture.
This pie should be stored in the refrigerator and served within 2-3 days for best freshness.
Optional garnishes enhance presentation but can be omitted to reduce added calories.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry Cool Whip Pie, no bake pie, easy summer dessert, strawberry gelatin dessert, graham cracker crust pie