Strawberry Pie With Graham Cracker Crust And Jello
There's nothing quite like a homemade pie, especially when it's bursting with fresh strawberries and has a crunchy graham cracker crust. And if that weren't enough, adding a layer of jello on top takes this dessert to a whole new level. So, let's get started on creating this luscious strawberry pie with graham cracker crust and jello that will have your taste buds singing.
Ingredients
Before we begin, let's take a look at the ingredients you'll need to create this delicious dessert:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Graham Cracker Crust
The first step in creating this delicious pie is making the graham cracker crust. To do this, you'll need to:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to cover the bottom and sides evenly.
- Bake the crust for 7-10 minutes or until it's lightly golden brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely before filling.
Strawberry Filling
Now it's time to make the delicious strawberry filling that will go inside the pie. Here's how:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, butter, and salt.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the strawberries begin to break down and the mixture thickens (about 10-15 minutes).
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Jello Topping
Finally, we'll add the finishing touch to our strawberry pie with a layer of jello on top. Here's how:
- In a large bowl, mix the package of strawberry jello with 1 cup of boiling water until the jello is completely dissolved.
- Add 1/2 cup of cold water to the mixture and stir well.
- Carefully pour the jello mixture over the chilled strawberry filling in the pie dish.
- Place the pie back in the refrigerator to chill for at least another hour or until the jello is set.
Conclusion
And just like that, you've created a delicious and refreshing strawberry pie with graham cracker crust and jello that's perfect for any occasion. Be sure to store any leftovers in the refrigerator, and enjoy!