Layered Strawberry Gelatin Cream Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

A refreshing no-bake dessert featuring a creamy gelatin layer topped with vibrant strawberry Jell-O and a buttery crust. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, melted, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin mix (Jell-O)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water for gelatin

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Press mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8 minutes until golden and set aside to cool.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder over 1/4 cup cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk and 2 tbsp lemon juice, beating until creamy.
4. Step 4: Heat bloomed gelatin in microwave for 15 seconds until melted. Stir melted gelatin into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture to create a light, fluffy filling.
6. Step 6: Pour the filling over the cooled graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 2 hours until set.
7. Step 7: Meanwhile, dissolve 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin mix in 1 cup boiling water, then add 1 cup cold water. Chill in the refrigerator until slightly thickened but still pourable, about 30 minutes.
8. Step 8: Pour the thickened strawberry gelatin gently over the set cream layer. Refrigerate for an additional 2 hours or until firm before serving.