Description
A fun, colorful Easter dessert that’s as tasty as it is eye-catching! This layered Jell-O pie features vibrant bands of gelatin and creamy layers, topped with whipped cream and festive candy eggs — perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
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Crust:
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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Jell-O Layers:
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1 box (3 oz) lemon Jell-O
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1 box (3 oz) blue raspberry Jell-O
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1 box (3 oz) lime Jell-O
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3 cups boiling water
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3 cups cold water
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Creamy layers:
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1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup whipped topping (optional, for creamy layers)
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Topping:
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1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
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Assorted pastel candy eggs
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Instructions
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Prepare the crust:
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter until evenly mixed. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing Jell-O layers. -
Prepare the first Jell-O layer:
Dissolve lemon Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Add 1 cup cold water. Pour 2/3 of this mixture into the crust and chill for 20–30 minutes until set but not firm.
Mix remaining 1/3 lemon Jell-O with 1/3 cup sour cream (and whipped topping if using). Carefully layer this creamy mixture on top. Chill until set. -
Repeat with blue raspberry Jell-O:
Follow the same process — pour 2/3 clear, let set, then layer 1/3 creamy mixture. Chill between layers. -
Repeat with lime Jell-O:
Again, pour 2/3 clear layer, set, then 1/3 creamy layer. Chill between each step. -
Top the pie:
Once all layers are fully set, spread whipped cream on top. Decorate with pastel candy eggs. -
Chill the entire pie:
Refrigerate the finished pie for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure all layers are firm.
Notes
- You can use any color/flavor combination of Jell-O you like.
- For a more intense flavor, use less water for the Jell-O layers.
- Clear, clean layers require patience — chill thoroughly between each step!
- Sour cream makes the creamy layers rich and slightly tangy, but Greek yogurt is a great substitute.
- Prep Time: PT45M
- Cook Time: PT00M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, layered
- Cuisine: American