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Layered Jello Pie Recipe

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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.

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

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