Description
This colorful Layered Jello Pie is a fun and vibrant dessert featuring bright layers of red, orange, and yellow jello set in a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for summer parties or festive gatherings, this no-bake pie combines fruity flavors and a creamy texture with a delightful crunch from the crust. Optional garnishes of whipped cream and gold sanding sugar add an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Jello Layers
- 1 box Red Jello (3 ounces)
- 1 box Orange Jello (3 ounces)
- 1 box Yellow Jello (3 ounces)
- 3 cups Boiling Water
- 3 cups Cold Water
- Pink Food Coloring (optional to enhance red layer)
- Orange Food Coloring (optional to enhance orange layer)
- Bright Yellow Food Coloring (optional to enhance yellow layer)
- 24 ounces Whipped Cream
Crust
- 2 packages Graham Cracker Sheets
- 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
Garnish (Optional)
- Whipped Cream
- Gold Sanding Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: Crush the graham cracker sheets into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs thoroughly with the melted unsalted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a pie dish to form an even crust layer. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the jello layers to allow it to set and firm up.
- Make the Red Jello Layer: In a mixing bowl, dissolve the red jello powder in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to intensify the red color, if desired. Stir in 1 cup of cold water. Allow the mixture to cool slightly but not set. Pour the red jello mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust, gently spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for about 45 minutes or until the layer is set and firm to touch.
- Prepare the Orange Jello Layer: Dissolve the orange jello powder in 1 cup boiling water, stirring completely. Add orange food coloring for a brighter hue if preferred. Stir in 1 cup cold water. Once the red layer has set, carefully pour the orange jello on top, spreading evenly. Refrigerate again for 45 minutes or until firm.
- Create the Yellow Jello Layer: Repeat the process by dissolving the yellow jello powder in 1 cup boiling water and stirring in 1 cup cold water. Enhance color with bright yellow food coloring if desired. Pour over the set orange jello layer. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes until completely firm.
- Add Whipped Cream Layer: Once all jello layers are set, gently spread the 24 ounces of whipped cream over the top layer, evenly smoothing it to cover the pie. This adds a creamy, fluffy texture that contrasts beautifully with the jello layers below.
- Garnish and Chill: Optionally, decorate the whipped cream topping with extra whipped cream dollops and sprinkle gold sanding sugar for a festive sparkle. Chill the entire pie for an additional 30 minutes before serving to ensure all layers are well set and flavors melded.
- Serve: Slice the pie using a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean cuts. Serve chilled and enjoy the vibrant layers and refreshing flavors.
Notes
- For best results, use separate clean utensils for each jello layer to avoid mixing colors.
- Food coloring is optional but helps achieve more vibrant layers if natural jello colors are muted.
- The pie must be refrigerated for adequate time after each layer to ensure firm setting and easy slicing.
- To speed up setting times, place the pie in the coldest part of your refrigerator but avoid freezing.
- You can substitute graham cracker sheets with crushed graham cracker crumbs of equivalent quantity.
Keywords: Layered Jello Pie, graham cracker crust, colorful jello dessert, no bake pie, whipped cream topping, festive dessert