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Creamy Lemon Jello Pie

Creamy Lemon Jello Pie: Refreshing No-Bake Delight for Summer

Enjoy a refreshing Creamy Lemon Jello Pie with a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, ideal 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: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute with crushed cookies for a different flavor
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to preference
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Unsalted can be used, add pinch of salt if needed
For the Filling
  • 1 package Lemon Jell-O Try different flavored gelatin for variation
  • 1 cup Boiling Water For dissolving the Jell-O
  • 1 cup Ice + Cold Water For cooling the Jell-O mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Neufchâtel can be used for lower fat
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest yields best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Adjust for milder taste
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip Can substitute with homemade whipped cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • pie plate

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Lightly grease a 9.5-inch pie plate. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until blended. Press into the pie plate and freeze.
Combine Jell-O
  1. Whisk together Lemon Jell-O and boiling water until dissolved. Add ice and cold water until cooled to room temperature.
Mix Cream Cheese
  1. Beat cream cheese with sugar until light and creamy. Add lemon juice and zest, mixing until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually pour cooled Jell-O mixture into cream cheese blend, mixing continuously until smooth.
Incorporate Cool Whip
  1. Fold in Cool Whip gently to maintain fluffy texture.
Assemble Pie
  1. Pour creamy lemon filling into crust, smooth the top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the crust is pressed down firmly. Allow at least 4 hours for refrigeration, adjust lemon intensity to taste, and use gentle folding techniques with Cool Whip.

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