Why did my Jello pie not set?

Why didn't my jello pie set up? Jello pie is basically a gelatin pie, so be sure to use boiling water first and stir for two minutes. The powdered gelatin mixture should be completely dissolved . This allows the gelatin to work correctly, which is crucial for the pie to set.

What fruit causes Jell-O not to set?

Some fresh fruits prevent Jell-O and other types of gelatin from gelling. These are fruits that contain high levels of proteases. Proteases are enzymes that break chemical bonds in proteins, such as collagen in gelatin. Pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango, and guava are examples of fruits that cause a problem.

Why does my strawberry pie get watery?

Why is my strawberry pie runny? There are a few ways to prevent your strawberry pie from coming out runny. First, your recipe needs the right amount of cornstarch . Second, the cornstarch needs to be dissolved first in a cold liquid, then heated to its boiling point in order to fully activate its thickening power.

What happens if you don't use cold water for Jell-O?

The boiling water is important because it helps to fully dissolve the Jello powder and ensures that it will set properly. On the other hand, if you were to use only cold water, it would not dissolve the Jello powder as effectively and could result in a mixture that doesn't set properly or has lumps in it.

Can I put jelly in the freezer to set quicker?

I love frozen jello, but if you are just trying to set it, try 30 minutes in the freezer , and see what happens. It may need a bit longer. If you are using the stuff in one small package, it normally takes around 2–4 hours to freeze (become gelatinous), or until you can eat it.

How do you fix a pie that didn't set?

Once you've noticed the problem, the only solution is to protect the crust and pop the pie back in the oven . If you look in the oven and see that your pecan pie crust has turned a perfect golden brown, you'll instinctively want to take it out -- even if the filling is too jiggly or even soupy.

Why wont my jello get firm?

It's not working because you're trying to set jello to lukewarm water - from mixing the hot and cold and then adding the jello. The hot water needs to be added first, then the jello, then the cold water, then refrigerate, in that order. Heat water (boil) Dissolve the Jello powder in the heated water.

Why is my pudding pie not setting?

If your almond milk-based instant pudding isn't setting properly for your pie, you can try these quick solutions: gently heat and stir the mixture on the stovetop, add a small amount of cornstarch or gelatin, mix in a bit more instant pudding mix, or let it set in the refrigerator for more time .

No-Bake Strawberry Jello Pie (Easy Recipe!) (2024)

ByJaclyn Shimmel On05/30/201907/30/2023 Updated07/30/2023

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Delicious strawberry Jello pie is easy to make with Strawberry Jello, Cool Whip, fresh strawberries, and a ready-made graham cracker crust. The no-bake pink strawberry pie is a cool and refreshing summer dessert and is sure to be the star of any family gathering.

I love to spend time in the kitchen baking up a storm during the fall and winter months. But not so much on hot summer days. The last thing I want to do on a scorcher is turn on my oven. No, thank you.

Thankfully, I have a few awesome no-bake dessert recipes with simple ingredients that are my go-tos on hot days like these.

Like my pistachio pudding icebox cake (hubby’s fave), blueberry delight, lemon icebox cake, lemon lush, and this light and fluffy no-bake strawberry pie with jello.

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The best part is, this quick jello pie is super simple to make. If you can make gelatin from a box, you can make this easy fresh strawberry pie.

The easy recipe only requires 4 ingredients — plus some water and ice!

Honestly, the toughest part is waiting for the Jello to set.

I like to prepare the no-bake pie in the evening; so that it has plenty of time to set up overnight while we sleep. That way I am not watching the clock and counting down the minutes until I can enjoy it.

Likewise, if I am making no-bake Jello pie for a summer party or barbecue, I make sure to prepare it the night before so that I know it will be good to go on the day of the event. Although it can set in as little as 3 hours, sometimes it can take as many as 6. What gives? Make up your mind, pie!

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Ingredients

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

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Graham Cracker Crust– Using a premade 9″ or 10″ pie shell makes this strawberry jello pie recipe easy peasy. However, feel free to make your own graham cracker crumb crust or homemade pie crust if you prefer. You could also use two smaller 6″ pie crusts.
Cool Whip– Be sure to thaw your frozen whipped topping in the fridge overnight before beginning.
Strawberry Jello– Use regular as the sugar free jello has been known to not set up properly in this easy pie recipe.
Fresh Strawberries– Chopped into bite-sized chunks. For best results use fresh in-season strawberries.

How to Make a Strawberry Pie with Jello

This section shows you how to make the recipe with step-by-step photos and instructions. For the full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Step 1: Dissolve jello mix in boiling water, stir in ice water to cool it down then let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken.

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Step 2: Mix the whipped topping into the gelatin mixture then fold in diced strawberries.

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Step 3: Transfer the jello filling to the prepared pie shell. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours, or until set.

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Step 4: Slice, serve, and enjoy! Top with a dollop of whipped topping and a sliced strawberry if you are feeling fancy.

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Storage

Leftover strawberry jell-o pie can be refrigerated for up to three days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much ice should be in the ice water?

Aim for about half water and half ice. I like to pour ½ cup of cold water into a measuring cup and add ice cubes until the water fills up to the one-cup mark.

Can I make the pie ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can make this delicious pie up to 24 hours before your party and chill it until serving. However, I would recommend waiting until just before serving to garnish each slice.

Can you freeze strawberry pie made with jello?

I do not recommend freezing jello pie because I have found that jello desserts do not freeze well.

Why do I have extra pie filling?

This easy recipe will give you a little bit more filling than needed to fill your pie crust. Luckily extra filling is better than not enough filling, right? Simply can pour any extra filling into a bowl and let it set up in the fridge then enjoy it with a spoon. Yum!

More Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Have leftover strawberries after making your jello no-bake strawberry pie? Use them to make one of these tasty strawberry desserts.

Strawberry shortcake trifles
Old-fashioned strawberry pretzel salad
Strawberry jello poke cake
Strawberry muffins
Strawberry yogurt pound cake

Recipe

4.61 from 133 votes

Strawberry Jello Pie

Author: Jaclyn

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Set Time 3 hours hrs

Total: 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

No-bake strawberry Jello pie is easy to make using Cool Whip, graham cracker crust, fresh berries, and Strawberry gelatin.

Ingredients

▢ 1 package 3 ounce strawberry Jello
▢ ⅔ cup boiling water
▢ 1 cup ice water
▢ 1 package 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
▢ 2 cups strawberries diced
▢ 1 premade graham cracker crust 10 in.
▢ additional whipped topping and strawberries for topping if desired

Instructions

Add jello mix and boiling water to a large bowl. Whisk together for 2 minutes or until dissolved.
Add ice water; stirring well until all ice has melted. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the gelatin to thicken.
Whisk in whipped topping. Fold in 1 ½ cup of the diced strawberries.
Spoon filling into graham cracker pie crust. Sprinkle with remaining diced strawberries.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set (I like to let it chill overnight).
Slice and serve. Top slices with whipped topping and/or additional strawberries, if desired.

Notes

For the ice water: put the ½ cup of cold water into a measuring cup and put ice cubes into it until the water fills up to the one cup mark.

You can use one 9- or 10-inch crust or two 6-inch crusts.

Cover leftover pie with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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