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Creamy Lemon Jello Pie

Creamy Lemon Jello Pie: The Ultimate No-Bake Refreshment

Creamy Lemon Jello Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert that is refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 11 sheets Graham Cracker Crumbs about 11 full sheets
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar adds sweetness
  • 6 tablespoons Salted Butter melted
For the Filling
  • 1 package (3 oz) Lemon Jell-O star ingredient
  • 1/2 cup Boiling Water activates the Jell-O
  • 1/2 cup Ice + Cold Water cool down the Jell-O mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Sugar sweetens the cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest enhances lemon flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice adds brightness
  • 8 oz Cool Whip thawed

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Pie Plate
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until fully incorporated. Press into a greased 9.5-inch pie plate and freeze for 15 minutes.
Jell-O Mixture
  1. Whisk together the lemon Jell-O and boiling water until completely dissolved. Add ice and cold water, stir, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Filling Mix
  1. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Mix in lemon juice and zest, then gradually mix in cooled Jell-O until well combined.
Cool Whip Incorporation
  1. Gently fold Cool Whip into lemon mixture until just combined to maintain airy texture.
Pie Assembly
  1. Remove crust from freezer, pour filling into crust, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. The pie can be made a day in advance for best flavor.

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