Easter No Bake Strawberry Delight (Printable)
Luscious creamy strawberry pie with vibrant Jello layer and graham crust. Perfect festive spring dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Strawberry Jello Layer
04 - 1 (3 oz) box strawberry-flavored Jello
05 - 2/3 cup boiling water
06 - 1/2 cup cold water
07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
→ Creamy Filling
08 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
→ Topping
12 - 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
13 - Extra fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
14 - Pastel sprinkles or Easter candies (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened and crumbs hold together when pressed. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, creating an even layer. Chill in refrigerator while preparing filling.
02 - Add strawberry Jello powder to boiling water in a medium bowl. Stir continuously until completely dissolved, approximately 2 minutes. Mix in cold water. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes, ensuring it remains liquid and does not begin setting.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated and no lumps remain. Set aside.
04 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream using hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form, approximately 3-5 minutes. Peaks should stand straight when beaters are lifted.
05 - Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a spatula, incorporating until smooth and fluffy. Add diced strawberries to cooled Jello mixture. Fold Jello-strawberry mixture into creamy filling until just combined with streaks remaining.
06 - Pour filling into chilled crust. Smooth top with spatula, creating an even surface. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours or until completely set and firm to the touch.
07 - Top chilled pie with whipped cream, spreading evenly or piping decorative border. Arrange sliced fresh strawberries on top. Add pastel sprinkles or Easter candies if desired. Serve cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the tangy strawberry Jello and the rich creamy filling is pure magic
- You can make it the day before and actually enjoy Easter morning coffee instead of panic-baking
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- The Jello must be completely cooled before folding into the creamy filling or it will melt the whipped cream and you will end up with a soup pie
- Making this the day before is not just allowed, it is actually recommended because the flavors meld together beautifully overnight
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- Run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between slices for the cleanest, most professional-looking cuts
- If you are worried about the crust sticking to the pie dish, line it with parchment paper before pressing in the crumbs for easy removal