This Strawberry Cool Whip Pie is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert made with a fluffy strawberry filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. No oven needed—just mix, chill, and enjoy.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Chill: 3–4 hours
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Total: ~4 hours
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Servings: 8 slices
🍳 Ingredients
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1 prepared graham cracker crust (9-inch)
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1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)
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½ cup boiling water
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½ cup cold water
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1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
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1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Dissolve gelatin
In a bowl, stir strawberry gelatin into boiling water until fully dissolved.
Add cold water and mix well. Let cool to room temperature (do not set). -
Fold in Cool Whip
Gently fold Cool Whip into the cooled gelatin until smooth and fluffy. -
Add strawberries (optional)
Stir in chopped strawberries for extra texture and flavor. -
Fill crust
Pour mixture into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top. -
Chill
Refrigerate for 3–4 hours, or until fully set. -
Serve
Slice and garnish with fresh strawberries or whipped topping.
🍰 Texture & Taste
✔ Light & airy
✔ Creamy strawberry flavor
✔ Cool & refreshing
✔ Perfect summer dessert
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Chocolate crust: Use chocolate graham crust
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No gelatin: Use strawberry yogurt instead
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Extra fruity: Swirl in strawberry pie filling
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Low-sugar: Use sugar-free gelatin & light Cool Whip
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Frozen version: Freeze 2 hours for an ice-cream-like pie
📊 Nutrition (Approx per slice)
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Calories: 210
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Carbs: 28g
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Fat: 10g
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Protein: 3g