No-Bake 4th of July Jello Cream Pie
No-Bake 4th of July Jello Cream Pie is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dessert that captures the essence of summer festivities. With colorful layers of fruity gelatin and a creamy filling atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, this delightful pie is perfect for barbecues and potlucks. Easy to make and visually stunning, this treat will evoke nostalgia and bring joy to every gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 39 minute
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 1 package (3 oz) flavored gelatin (strawberry or berry blue)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Create the crust: Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into a pie dish. Chill.
- Dissolve gelatin: Combine gelatin powder with boiling water in a bowl; stir until fully dissolved.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in whipped topping gently until combined.
- Layer: Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust, then add half of the dissolved gelatin. Repeat layering with remaining mixtures.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Add fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries for added flavor and color. This pie can be made up to two days in advance; store it in the refrigerator.