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Easter Jello-O Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant Easter Jello-O Pie is a festive layered dessert combining colorful Jell-O flavors swirled with whipped cream, set atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled and creamy, it brings a fun, fruity twist to your holiday table with layers of yellow, pink, blue, and purple gelatin that are lightened with whipped cream and beautifully presented in a springform pan.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 12 tbsp Butter (1½ sticks), melted

Jello Layers

  • ½ package (a little under 2 ounces) Pink Starburst Jell-O
  • 1½ ounces (½ package) Blue Jell-O
  • 1½ ounces (½ package) Yellow Jell-O
  • 1½ ounces (½ package) Purple Jell-O
  • 3 cups Boiling Water (divided, ¾ cup per Jell-O color)
  • 1⅓ cup Cold Water (divided, ⅓ cup per Jell-O color)
  • 16 ounces Whipped Cream (divided, 4 ounces per Jell-O color)
  • Yellow Food Dye (optional)
  • Pink Food Dye (optional)

Topping

  • Additional Whipped Cream, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: Melt your butter in the microwave until fully liquified, ensuring it’s ready to bind the crust ingredients.
  2. Make Crust Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles thick, damp sand.
  3. Press Crust: Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a springform pan, packing it firmly to create the pie crust.
  4. Freeze Crust: Place the crust in the freezer to chill until you’re ready to add the Jello layers, helping it set firmly.
  5. Prepare Jello Mixtures: Separate each Jell-O flavor powder into its own small bowl. Pour ¾ cup boiling water into each and stir thoroughly until no granules remain.
  6. Add Cold Water: Stir ⅓ cup cold water into each bowl of dissolved Jell-O to complete the gelatin solution.
  7. Thicken Jello: Refrigerate the Jell-O bowls for 20-30 minutes, just until thickened but not fully solidified, aiming for a pudding-like consistency.
  8. Mix in Whipped Cream: Add 4 ounces of whipped cream to each thickened Jell-O bowl. Vigorously stir to fully combine, creating creamy gelatin layers.
  9. Color Adjustment: If desired, stir in a few drops of yellow or pink food dye into the respective Jell-O mixtures until the colors are vibrant and consistent.
  10. Layer Jello in Crust: Pour the first Jello color (commonly yellow) onto the chilled crust, spreading evenly. Freeze for 5 minutes to set before adding the next color. Repeat this layering and freezing process until all four Jello layers are set.
  11. Chill Pie: Freeze the assembled pie for 3-4 hours or until it is fully solidified throughout.
  12. Serve: Remove the pie from the freezer, optionally top with additional whipped cream, slice, and enjoy your colorful Easter treat!

Notes

  • Ensure each Jello layer is thickened but not too solid before adding whipped cream for smooth, creamy texture.
  • Layering and freezing between each Jello addition prevents colors from mixing for distinct, pretty stripes.
  • This pie keeps well wrapped in the refrigerator or freezer—thaw slightly before serving if frozen solid.
  • Use a springform pan for easy removal of the pie without damaging the layers.
  • Optional food dyes help intensify the color of yellow and pink Jell-O for a more vibrant pie.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/easter-jello-o-pie-recipe/