Strawberry Cool Whip Pie
A light and creamy dessert packed with strawberry flavor, perfect for hot days and gatherings. Quick to make, this pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 whole graham cracker crust (store bought or homemade)
Filling
- 1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz), thawed in the fridge Ensure it's properly thawed.
- 1 package strawberry gelatin mix (3 oz)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups chopped strawberries (fresh is best)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries for topping (optional)
- 2 to 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional) For a tangier, thicker filling.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, stir the strawberry gelatin mix into 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved.
- Let the gelatin mixture cool at room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a larger bowl, add the thawed Cool Whip. Slowly pour in the cooled gelatin mixture while gently stirring until smooth and fluffy.
- If using cream cheese, beat it until smooth before mixing in the gelatin mixture, then fold in the Cool Whip.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Spoon the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Once fully set, top with extra sliced strawberries.
Notes
For best results, let the gelatin cool before mixing, ensure Cool Whip is thawed, and allow adequate chill time for setting. Fresh strawberries yield the best flavor.