Description
Strawberry Pie with Jello is a refreshing, no-fuss dessert made with fresh strawberries, a glossy strawberry Jello glaze, and a flaky or graham cracker crust. It’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings and easy to make ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust or graham cracker crust
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry-flavored Jello
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare and bake your pie crust according to package or recipe instructions. Let it cool completely.
- Wash, hull, and halve the strawberries. Arrange them neatly in the cooled pie crust.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and clear.
- Remove from heat and stir in the strawberry Jello powder until completely dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool slightly for 10–15 minutes.
- Carefully pour the Jello mixture over the strawberries in the crust, ensuring even coverage.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use a graham cracker crust for extra sweetness and crunch.Top with a cream cheese layer before adding strawberries for richness.Mix in blueberries or raspberries for a berry medley.Use sugar-free Jello and a sweetener alternative for a lower-sugar option.Garnish with mint or lemon zest for a fresh finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
