No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Jell-O Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

A refreshing no-bake dessert combining creamy cheesecake filling with a vibrant strawberry Jell-O topping on a buttery graham cracker crust. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, melted, cream cheese, softened 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
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 oz packet strawberry Jell-O mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, stirring until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, creating an even crust layer. Bake for 8 minutes until golden, then remove and cool completely.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
3. Step 3: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
4. Step 4: Dissolve the 3 oz packet strawberry Jell-O mix in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup cold water and stir to combine. Let the Jell-O cool to room temperature but not set.
5. Step 5: Carefully pour the cooled Jell-O over the set cheesecake layer, then arrange 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries on top. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight until the Jell-O is firm and the pie is fully chilled.