Strawberry Cream Cheese Jello Pie

Strawberry Cream Cheese Jello Pie

Ingredients

1 graham cracker crust (9-inch, store-bought or homemade)

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed

1 package (3 oz) strawberry-flavored Jello

1 cup boiling water

1/2 cup cold water

1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

1. Make the Cream Layer In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly into the bottom of the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate while you prepare the topping.

2. Make the Jello Layer In a separate bowl, stir the strawberry Jello powder into the boiling water until completely dissolved (about 2 minutes). Stir in the cold water. Crucial: Place the Jello mixture in the refrigerator for about 15–20 minutes until it is cool and slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Do not let it set completely.

3. Add Fruit Stir the sliced strawberries into the thickened Jello mixture.

4. Assemble Gently pour the strawberry Jello mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pie crust. Spread slightly to ensure it covers the white layer completely.

5. Chill Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until the Jello layer is completely firm.

6. Serve Slice and serve cold. Top with extra whipped cream if desired.