Layered Jello Pie Recipe

Introduction

This Layered Jello Pie is a colorful and fun dessert perfect for any occasion. It features a graham cracker crust filled with creamy, vibrant layers of red, orange, and yellow jello, creating a stunning visual and delightful taste.

Ingredients

• 24 ounces whipped cream
• 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
• Orange food coloring
• Bright yellow food coloring
• 2 packages graham cracker sheets
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Whipped cream (optional for garnish)
• Gold sanding sugar (optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed.
2. Step 2: Melt the butter and add it to the food processor, mixing until the mixture resembles wet sand. Pause and scrape down the sides if needed while mixing.
3. Step 3: Pour the graham cracker mixture into a 10-inch springform pan and press it evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
4. Step 4: Place the crust in the freezer until ready to use.
5. Step 5: Place each jello color in its own bowl and add 1 cup of boiling water to each.
6. Step 6: Stir each bowl until the jello dissolves completely, then add cold water. Refrigerate for 40-50 minutes until thickened but not set.
7. Step 7: Add 8 ounces of whipped cream to each bowl and mix well until fully combined.
8. Step 8: Add yellow food coloring to the yellow jello mixture a few drops at a time until the desired shade is reached. Stir until no streaks remain.
9. Step 9: Repeat the coloring process with pink food coloring for the red jello and orange food coloring for the orange jello.
10. Step 10: Pour the pink jello into the prepared crust and spread evenly. Repeat with the yellow and then the orange layers.
11. Step 11: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours until set. Garnish with whipped cream and gold sanding sugar if desired before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use a springform pan to make removing the pie easier without damaging the layers.
• For extra flavor, try using flavored whipped cream or adding a splash of citrus juice to the jello mixtures.
• If you want firmer layers, allow the jello to thicken longer before folding in the whipped cream.
• Substitute graham cracker crust with a store-bought crust for convenience.

Storage

Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, avoid freezing as it may affect the creamy layers. To reheat, it’s best served chilled; no reheating is recommended.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use any other jello flavors for this pie?

Yes, you can experiment with different jello flavors, but keep in mind the layering colors and flavors to maintain a visually appealing and delicious pie.

How thick should the jello layers be before folding in whipped cream?

The jello should be thickened to a custard-like consistency but not fully set, which generally takes 40-50 minutes in the refrigerator. This helps it blend smoothly with the whipped cream for a creamy texture.

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This vibrant Layered Jello Pie features colorful layers of flavored jello combined with whipped cream, all set atop a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a fun, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for parties or a refreshing treat on warm days. The pie showcases three distinct layers of red, orange, and yellow jello, each lightened with whipped cream and tinted to a bright, cheerful shade. Garnished with whipped cream dollops and sparkling gold sanding sugar, this pie is as delightful to look at as it is to eat.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 4 hours
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Crust

• 2 packages Graham Cracker Sheets
• 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted

Jello Layers

• 1 box Red Jello (3 ounces)
• 1 box Orange Jello (3 ounces)
• 1 box Yellow Jello (3 ounces)
• 3 cups Boiling Water (divided into 1 cup per jello color)
• 3 cups Cold Water (divided into 1 cup per jello color)
• 24 ounces Whipped Cream (divided as 8 ounces per jello layer)
• Pink Food Coloring (to taste)
• Orange Food Coloring (to taste)
• Bright Yellow Food Coloring (to taste)

Garnish (optional)

• Whipped Cream
• Gold Sanding Sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust: Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed. Melt the butter and add it to the food processor, mixing until the mixture resembles wet sand, scraping down the sides as needed.
2. Form the crust: Pour the graham cracker mixture into a 10-inch deep dish springform pan. Press the mixture evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pan as far as possible. Place the crust in the freezer to chill while preparing the jello layers.
3. Prepare jello bases: In separate bowls, add 1 cup of boiling water to each box of red, orange, and yellow jello. Stir each until the granules dissolve completely. Then add 1 cup of cold water to each bowl, mix well, and refrigerate for 40-50 minutes until the jello thickens but is not fully set.
4. Mix whipped cream with jello: Add 8 ounces of whipped cream to each bowl of thickened jello and mix thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
5. Add food coloring: To the yellow jello, add bright yellow food coloring a few drops at a time until the desired vibrancy is achieved. Repeat this process with pink food coloring in the red jello and orange food coloring in the orange jello, mixing to remove streaks.
6. Layer the pie: Pour the pink (red) jello mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Next, layer the yellow jello mixture carefully on top, followed by the orange jello mixture. Spread each layer evenly to create distinct, colorful strata.
7. Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 3 hours or until the jello layers are fully set.
8. Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally decorate the pie with dollops of whipped cream and sprinkle with gold sanding sugar for an elegant touch. Slice and enjoy your refreshing layered jello pie!

Notes

• Ensure the jello is thickened but not fully set before mixing in whipped cream to achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
• Adding food coloring is optional but enhances the visual appeal of each layer.
• Use a springform pan for easy crust removal and neat layering.
• Chilling the crust before pouring the jello layers helps maintain clean, separated layers.
• For best results, refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Adjust the amount of whipped cream if you prefer a creamier or firmer jello filling.

Keywords: Layered Jello Pie, No-Bake Pie, Graham Cracker Crust, Whipped Cream Jello Dessert, Colorful Jello Dessert