Description
Celebrate Easter with a colorful and delicious Easter Jell-O Pie! This no-bake dessert features vibrant, creamy layers of lemon, berry blue, and grape Jell-O atop a buttery graham cracker crust. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it’s the perfect festive treat for any spring celebration!
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 1 (3 oz) box lemon Jell-O
- 1 (3 oz) box berry blue Jell-O
- 1 (3 oz) box grape Jell-O
- 3 cups boiling water (1 cup per Jell-O flavor)
- 3 cups cold water (1 cup per Jell-O flavor)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
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Prepare the Lemon Layer:
- Dissolve the lemon Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat ⅓ of the softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the lemon Jell-O mixture.
- Fold in ½ cup of whipped topping until smooth.
- Pour this mixture into the graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes until partially set.
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Prepare the Berry Blue Layer:
- Dissolve the berry blue Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water and add 1 cup cold water to cool slightly.
- Beat the next ⅓ portion of cream cheese and mix it with the blue Jell-O.
- Fold in ½ cup whipped topping.
- Once the lemon layer is partially set, gently pour this blue mixture over the back of a spoon to prevent mixing.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Grape Layer:
- Dissolve grape Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water, add 1 cup cold water, and let cool slightly.
- Beat the final portion of cream cheese and mix it into the grape Jell-O.
- Fold in the last ½ cup whipped topping.
- Once the blue layer is set, pour this grape mixture over the back of a spoon to avoid mixing.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
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Decorate and Serve:
- Top the pie with whipped cream, pastel sprinkles, and candy eggs.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Flavor Variations: Use different Jell-O flavors like strawberry, lime, or orange for unique combinations.
- Crust Options: Switch the graham cracker crust with chocolate cookie or vanilla wafer crust for a different flavor base.
- Mini Pies: Use cupcake liners for individual servings, perfect for parties or smaller gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Easter, No-Bake Treat
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
