No-Bake Strawberry Gelatin Cream Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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A luscious no-bake pie featuring a smooth cream base layered with vibrant strawberry gelatin for a refreshing finish. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers graham cracker crust, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 9-inch graham cracker crust
8 oz, softened cream cheese
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 oz strawberry gelatin mix
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water
1 cup, sliced fresh strawberries

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly into the 1 9-inch graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, dissolve 3 oz strawberry gelatin mix in 2 cups boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes until completely dissolved, then stir in 2 cups cold water.
Step 4: Let the gelatin cool to room temperature but not set, then gently pour it over the cream cheese layer in the crust.
Step 5: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until the gelatin layer is firm.
Step 6: Before serving, garnish the top with 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries for a sweet and colorful finish.