Strawberry Jell-O Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

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

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A luscious gelatin cream pie topped with vibrant strawberry Jell-O and whipped cream on a crunchy graham cracker crust. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 28 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.

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

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
3 oz packet strawberry Jell-O mix
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Press mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 8 minutes until fragrant and set, then cool completely.
Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture. Spread this filling evenly over the cooled crust.
Step 3: Dissolve 3 oz strawberry Jell-O mix in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes until fully dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and chill mixture in the refrigerator until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
Step 4: Pour the thickened Jell-O gently over the cream filling, smoothing the top. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until fully set. Just before serving, decorate the pie with 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries arranged on top.