What’s in this Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe?
With just 5 ingredients (water and whipped cream don’t count!) and 10 minutes of prep, this strawberry jello pie might just be the easiest summer dessert ever! It’s a twist on a classic, and an absolutely favorite of my kids. What’s not to love.
Water: You’ll need water to hydrate the Jell-O and create a suspension for the strawberries. Sugar: Granulated sugar helps to sweeten this pie. Start with a little and taste as you go. If you have tart strawberries, I’d suggest adding the full amount. For sweeter strawberries, add less. Cornstarch: Strawberries are full of water, so adding some cornstarch helps absorb some of that free water, thickening this pie and preventing the filling from becoming too runny. Strawberry Jell-O: The flavor base for this pie that gives it its signature jiggly texture. Pie Crust: Store-bought pre-made pie crust is fine, or make your own pie crust! Strawberries: Fresh strawberries add fresh fruity flavor and texture to this pie.
Pro Tip: I always use fresh rather than frozen strawberries for this recipe. Frozen fruits are either likely to stay frozen, or, release too much liquid into the jello.
Variations
This pie is pretty delicious as it is, but it’s easy to use this base recipe to make any fruit jello pie you like. You can easily adapt this to use different fruits and flavored Jell-O. Raspberry would be a great choice. You can also swap out the pie crust for a graham cracker crust. My boys really love that. Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that some of these ingredients are trademarked products. Jell-O is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
How to Make Ahead and Store
This is a great make-ahead dessert, perfect if you are planning to serve it as part of a big feast. Once the jello has set, cover the pie with plastic wrap and it will keep well for 4 days. It’s best not to freeze it, as the texture of the jello can change quite considerably once it is thawed.
Serving Suggestions
This strawberry jello pie, in my humble opinion, is one of the best 4th of July desserts. It should be served with some fresh whipped cream and vanilla ice cream for the full effect. It’s also never a bad idea to add a little grated chocolate to the top, if you like. If you’re feeling adventurous, try topping yours with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or lemon sauce!
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