No Bake Easter Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Crust
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1 pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crust (or make your own if you're feeling fancy)
→ For the Cream Cheese Layer
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened (leave it out for about 30 minutes)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For the Jello Layers
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2 small boxes (3 ounces each) of jello in different colors (like strawberry, lime, or berry blue)
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2 cups boiling water (1 cup for each jello flavor)
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2 cups cold water (1 cup for each jello flavor)
→ For Topping
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8 ounces whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
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Easter candy or sprinkles for decorating (jelly beans, pastel M&Ms, or whatever makes you happy)
# Instructions:
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Grab your mixer and beat that cream cheese until it's super smooth - nobody wants lumps! Slowly add in the sugar while you keep mixing until it's light and fluffy. Pour in the vanilla and mix just until it's all combined. Set this aside for now.
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Empty one box of jello into a bowl (pick your favorite color!). Pour in a cup of boiling water and stir until the powder completely dissolves - no grainy bits allowed! Add a cup of cold water and give it another good stir.
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Pour HALF of your jello mixture into the graham cracker crust. Just half! Pop it in the fridge for about 30-45 minutes until it's partly set - you want it jiggly but firm enough to hold another layer.
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Once that first jello layer has firmed up a bit, take your cream cheese mixture and gently spread it over the top. Use the back of a spoon to smooth it out nice and even. Back into the fridge it goes for another 30-45 minutes.
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While the cream cheese layer is chilling, make your second jello flavor just like you did the first one. Choose a different color to make your pie extra pretty! Let it cool down on the counter while you wait for the cream cheese to set.
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Once the cream cheese layer feels firm to the touch, slowly pour your second jello mixture over the top. Go nice and easy so you don't mess up your layers. Then put the whole pie back in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better.
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Just before you're ready to serve, spread the whipped topping all over the top of your pie. Decorate with Easter candies or sprinkles to make it look festive and fun. Slice it up and watch everyone's faces light up when they see those colorful layers!
# Notes:
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This pie needs plenty of chill time between layers, so it's a perfect make-ahead dessert. Just add the whipped topping and decorations right before serving.
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For the prettiest slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it clean between cuts. This gives you those picture-perfect layers that'll impress everyone.
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You can customize this for any holiday by changing up the jello colors and decorations - try red and green for Christmas or red and blue for 4th of July!