Description
This Strawberry Cool Whip Pie is a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert perfect for warm days or any occasion. Featuring a creamy mixture of strawberry gelatin, Greek yogurt, and fluffy whipped topping in a crisp graham cracker crust, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires no baking and comes together in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 9-inch premade graham cracker crust (Midel gluten free crust recommended)
Filling
- 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin (Jell-O brand preferred)
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)
Topping & Garnish
- Extra Cool Whip for piping
- Fresh berries such as sliced strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Dissolve gelatin: In a large bowl, pour 1/2 cup boiling water over the strawberry gelatin powder and stir until completely dissolved.
- Chill gelatin mixture: Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the gelatin and stir until the mixture is cooled.
- Combine filling ingredients: Stir in half of the thawed Cool Whip (4 oz) and 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt into the gelatin mixture, whisking well until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble pie: Pour the creamy gelatin mixture into the premade graham cracker crust, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Decorate: Using a pastry bag fitted with a 1M tip, pipe swirls of extra Cool Whip on top of the pie. Garnish with fresh berries such as sliced strawberries.
- Serve and store: Keep the pie refrigerated until ready to serve. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- Use a gluten-free graham cracker crust to make this dessert gluten-free friendly.
- Whole milk Greek yogurt provides the creamiest texture and tangy balance.
- For best results, ensure the whipped topping is fully thawed before mixing.
- Feel free to substitute fresh berries for garnish based on seasonal availability.
- This pie is a no-bake dessert, making it quick and simple to prepare.
- Use a pastry bag with a 1M tip for professional-looking whipped topping swirls.
