Description
This Strawberry Cool Whip Pie is a light, creamy, and refreshing no-bake dessert made with fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped topping, creamy vanilla pudding, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or an easy make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and creamy.
- Let the pudding mixture sit for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding mixture using a spatula.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Arrange half of the sliced strawberries evenly across the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
- Spread half of the creamy filling over the strawberries and smooth the top.
- Add the remaining sliced strawberries as another layer.
- Spoon the remaining filling over the top and spread evenly.
- Cover the pie loosely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully chilled and set.
- Slice and serve chilled with extra strawberries or whipped topping if desired.
Notes
- Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor and texture.
- Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Homemade whipped cream can replace Cool Whip.
- Chocolate, cheesecake, or strawberry pudding can be used for flavor variations.
- Pat strawberries dry before layering to prevent a soggy crust.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This pie is best served chilled and should not be reheated.
- Cookie crusts or mixed berries make delicious variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
