Ingredients
Crust
- 2½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 12 tbsp Butter (1½ sticks), melted
Jell-O Layers
- ½ package Pink Starburst Jell-O (about 2 ounces)
- 1½ ounces Blue Jell-O (½ package)
- 1½ ounces Yellow Jell-O (½ package)
- 1½ ounces Purple Jell-O (½ package)
- 3 cups Boiling Water (divided: ¾ cup per Jell-O bowl)
- 1⅓ cup Cold Water (divided: ⅓ cup per Jell-O bowl)
- 16 ounces Whipped Cream (divided: 4 ounces per Jell-O bowl, plus extra for topping)
- Yellow Food Dye (optional)
- Pink Food Dye (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt your butter in the microwave until it’s fully liquified.
- Mix Crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl and mix until a thick, sand-like texture forms.
- Form Crust: Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of your springform pan, packing it in firmly.
- Chill Crust: Place the crust in the freezer to set while you prepare the Jell-O layers.
- Prepare Jell-O Mixtures: Place each Jell-O powder in its own small bowl. Add ¾ cup boiling water to each and stir until completely dissolved with no graininess remaining.
- Add Cold Water: Stir ⅓ cup cold water into each Jell-O mixture.
- Thicken Jell-O: Refrigerate the bowls for 20-30 minutes until thickened but not solid.
- Combine with Whipped Cream: Add 4 ounces of whipped cream to each bowl and vigorously mix until fully combined, which may take a couple of minutes per bowl.
- Optional Coloring: Add yellow or pink food dye to the corresponding Jell-O mixtures if desired, stirring until the color is uniform and no streaks remain.
- Layer Jell-O: Pour the first Jell-O color evenly over the crust and freeze for 5 minutes. Repeat layering with each subsequent color, freezing 5 minutes between each.
- Set Pie: Once all four layers are added, freeze the pie for 3-4 hours until completely solidified.
- Serve: Top with additional whipped cream if desired before serving and enjoy your festive Easter Jello-O Pie!
Notes
- Ensure the Jell-O is thickened but not fully set before mixing in whipped cream to create a fluffy texture.
- Use a springform pan for easier removal of the pie after freezing.
- Customize the color layering order to your preference for a personalized look.
- Allow pie to fully freeze for best slicing results.
- Keep pie refrigerated or frozen until ready to serve to maintain its shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American