Layered Jello Pie with Graham Cracker Crust and Vibrant Gelatin Layers Recipe
This vibrant Layered Jello Pie features colorful red, orange, and yellow jello layers combined with whipped cream atop a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a refreshing and visually stunning dessert that’s perfect for summer gatherings or festive occasions. Each jello layer is thickened to a creamy consistency before being carefully layered in the crust and chilled to set, creating a light and fluffy texture with a burst of fruity flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 packages Graham Cracker Sheets
- 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
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: 1 cup per jello box)
- 3 cups Cold Water (divided: 1 cup per jello box)
- Pink Food Coloring
- Orange Food Coloring
- Bright Yellow Food Coloring
- 24 ounces Whipped Cream (divided: 8 ounces per jello mixture)
Optional Garnish
- Whipped Cream
- Gold Sanding Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Melt the butter and add it to the food processor, mixing until the mixture resembles wet sand. Pause as needed to scrape down the sides to ensure even mixing.
- Press crust: Pour the graham cracker mixture into a deep 10-inch springform pan. Press it evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pan as far as possible. Place the crust in the freezer while preparing the jello layers.
- Prepare jello mixtures: In three separate bowls, place each jello flavor. Add 1 cup boiling water to each bowl and stir until fully dissolved with no graininess remaining. Stir in 1 cup cold water to each bowl. Place all bowls in the refrigerator for 40-50 minutes to thicken but not fully set.
- Add whipped cream: Once thickened, add 8 ounces of whipped cream to each jello bowl and mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Add food coloring: To the yellow jello mixture, add bright yellow food coloring a few drops at a time until the desired shade is reached. Repeat this step for the red jello with pink food coloring, and the orange jello with orange food coloring, mixing until no streaks remain in each.
- Layer the pie: Remove the crust from the freezer. Pour the pink (red jello with pink dye) layer evenly into the crust. Next, carefully add the yellow layer and then the orange layer on top. Spread each layer smoothly and evenly using a spatula.
- Chill and set: Place the assembled pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or until fully set and firm.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally top with dollops of whipped cream and sprinkle gold sanding sugar for extra sparkle and elegance. Slice and enjoy your colorful layered jello pie!
Notes
- Ensure the jello is thickened but not fully set before mixing in the whipped cream for best texture.
- Press the graham cracker crust firmly to prevent crumbling when slicing the pie.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry to make clean slices.
- The pie can be prepared a day ahead and kept chilled for convenience.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whipped cream with coconut whipped topping.
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