This No-Bake Lime Jell-O Cool Whip Pie Is Just What Summer Ordered

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Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher
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Updated on 06/14/23
A plated slice of Lime Jello Cool Whip Pie topped with whipped cream and a slice of lime

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Refrigerate: 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings

When you want something cool and refreshing that takes no time at all, this lime Jell-O Cool Whip pie is the perfect dessert. It's great for summer parties and picnics, and it's so easy, kids could make it themselves. It isn't really an adequate substitute for key lime pie, but it has a similar sweet-tart flavor.

Of course, you could easily make this pie with lemon Jell-O and lemon yogurt, peach Jell-O and peach yogurt...the possibilities are limited only to your imagination.

What Exactly Is Jell-O?

Jell-O is sold prepared (ready-to-eat) or in powder form and is available in various colors and flavors. The powder contains powdered gelatin and flavorings, including sugar or artificial sweeteners. It is dissolved in hot water, then chilled and allowed to set. Fruit, vegetables, and whipped cream can be added to make elaborate snacks that can be molded into shapes. Jell-O must be put in a refrigerator until served, and once set, it can be eaten.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3-ounce) package lime flavor Jell-O

  • 1/4 cup boiling water

  • 2 (6-ounce) containers key lime yogurt

  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, such as Cool Whip

  • 1 (9-inch) store-bought or homemade graham cracker pie crust

  • Lime slices, for garnish

  • Whipped cream, for garnish

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients to make lime Jello cool whip pie

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  2. Dissolve the Jell-O in the boiling water.

    A large bowl of lime jello dissolved in boiling water

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  3. Whisk in the yogurt and frozen whipped topping until smooth.

    A bowl of Key Lime yogurt, cool whip, and dissolved lime jello

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  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours or until firm.

    A graham cracker crust filled with lime jello-cool whip mixture

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  5. Serve garnished with fresh lime slices and whipped cream.

    A Jello lime pie served with whipped cream and sliced lime

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How to Make Homemade Sweetened Whipped Cream

  • ¾ cups heavy or whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

In a mixing bowl, using a whisk or a hand mixer, combine the cream and confectioners’ sugar just until slightly firm peaks are formed. This will keep for up to four days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
267 Calories
14g Fat
32g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 3mg 13%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 120mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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