Strawberry Jello Pie

By Becky Hardin

Updated Mar 30, 2026

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This Strawberry Jello-O pie satisfies my sweet tooth. Made with fresh strawberries, this simple fruit pie takes minutes to make and is bursting with flavor. This is a super simple dessert recipe that I love to serve during spring and summer. It also makes a beautiful pie to add to your Easter table.

Easy Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe

With just 5 ingredients (water and whipped cream don’t count!) and 10 minutes of prep, this strawberry jello pie might just be the easiest holiday dessert. It’s a twist on a classic, and an absolute favorite of my kids. What’s not to love?

I’ve used a store-bought pie crust and filled it with a layer of fresh strawberries and strawberry Jell-O filling. And, of course, topped it all with a layer of sweet and luscious whipped cream.

This pie is pretty delicious as it is, but it’s easy to use this base recipe to make any fruit jello pie you like. Raspberry would be a great choice. You can also swap the pie crust for a graham cracker crust, which my boys really love.

Tips for Beginners

• Use fresh strawberries. Frozen fruits are either likely to stay frozen or release too much liquid into the jello. If you’re unable to find fresh berries, you can attempt to use frozen ones by allowing them to thaw at room temperature for a few hours, and patting them dry. Then, follow the instructions accordingly.
• Adjust the sugar. Start with a little and taste as you go. If you have tart strawberries, I’d suggest adding the full amount. For sweeter strawberries, add less.
• To make sugar-free. You’ll need 0.4 oz. of sugar-free Jell-O, which is a bit more than 1 box, so buy 2 just to be safe! You can also use a sugar-free baking sweetener (like Swerve) in place of the granulated sugar.
• If your Jello is too thin. You might have added a bit too much water. Whenever I make this recipe, I always buy an extra Jell-O box or 2 just in case this happens. If your mixture is too thin, start over with a new box and add less water.
• Let the crust cool completely. Before you add the Jello-O and fruit.

Recipe Card

Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe

4.75 from 68 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Chilling time: 2 hours hrs

Total: 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Author: Becky Hardin

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This strawberry Jell-O pie is a wonderful addition to any table. Wonderfully fresh tasting, it's a perfect holiday dessert. Just don't forget the whipped cream!

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup water 227g, cold (40-60°F)
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar 200g, depending on sweetness of strawberries
• ▢ 3 tbsp cornstarch 21g
• ▢ 3 oz. strawberry Jell-O mix 85g, (1 box)
• ▢ 1 (9-inch) pie crust 213g, store-bought or premade
• ▢ 1 pint fresh strawberries 454g, quartered
• ▢ whipped cream optional, for serving

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Instructions 

• Combine the cold water, sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer, whisking constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add the Jell-O, stirring until dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.
  1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 tbsp cornstarch, 3 oz. strawberry Jell-O mix
• Meanwhile, bake the pie crust according to package instructions (you can also use pre-baked or even graham cracker crust). Cool and line the bottom of the crust with the cut strawberries.
  1 (9-inch) pie crust, 1 pint fresh strawberries
• Pour the gelatin mixture over strawberries and refrigerate until set, 2-4 hours. Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.
  whipped cream

Equipment

• Kitchen Scale (optional)

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 53mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Strawberry Jell-O Pie Step by Step

Make the Jell-O: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup cold water, 1 cup sugar, and 3 tbsp cornstarch. Bring it to a gentle boil and simmer, whisking constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and add 3 oz. Jell-O, stirring until dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.

Bake the pie crust: Bake one 9-inch pie crust according to package instructions. Let it cool.

Build the pie: Line the bottom of the crust with 1 pint of fresh-cut strawberries. Pour the gelatin mixture over strawberries and refrigerate until set, 2-4 hours.

Serve: Serve the pie topped with whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!

How to Store

This is a great make-ahead dessert, perfect if you are planning to serve it as part of a big feast. Once the jello has set, cover the pie with plastic wrap and it will keep well for 4 days.

It’s best not to freeze it, as the texture of the jello can change quite considerably once it is thawed.

Serving Suggestions

This strawberry Jello-O pie, in my humble opinion, is one of the easiest desserts to serve at the holidays. I like to top it with some fresh whipped cream and vanilla ice cream for the full effect. It’s also never a bad idea to add a little grated chocolate to the top, if you like. When I’m feeling adventurous, I’ll top the pie with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or add some punch with this tart lemon sauce!

More Easter Recipes to Try

• Rack of Lamb with Mint Yogurt Sauce is a restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make at home.
• This kid-favorite Ham and Potato Casserole is a great way to use up any ham leftover after the holidays.
• Eggs Benedict are great for Easter Sunday brunch; each bite is buttery, comforting, and absolutely delicious.

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Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that some of these ingredients are trademarked products. Jell-O is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.