Layered Jello Treat (Printable Version)
Layers of colorful jello, creamy filling, and a graham cracker base—no oven needed for this fun dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Crust
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1 store-bought graham cracker crust, 9-inch (or whip up your own if you're feeling adventurous)
→ For the Cream Cheese Layer
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
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8 ounces of softened cream cheese (let it sit out for half an hour)
→ For the Jello Layers
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2 small jello packs (3 ounces each), in two different flavors, like lime, berry, or strawberry
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2 cups hot water (1 cup per box of jello)
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2 cups cold water (1 cup for each flavor)
→ For Topping
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Easter-themed sprinkles or candies for some fun decoration (go with pastel M&Ms, jelly beans, or whatever you like)
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8 ounces of thawed whipped topping of your choice (something like Cool Whip)
# Steps:
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Beat the cream cheese with a mixer until it's super smooth, no lumps allowed! Slowly toss in the sugar as you keep mixing till fluffy. Add vanilla, mix it briefly to combine, and then set it aside.
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Pick one jello flavor and dump the packet into a bowl. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and stir like crazy until it’s fully dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of cold water right after.
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Carefully pour half of your jello mixture into the graham cracker crust. Not all of it, just half! Put it in the fridge for 30 to 45 minutes, until it's jiggly but firm enough to hold the next layer.
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Once that bottom jello layer feels firmer, spoon the cream cheese mixture on top gently. Use a spatula or back of a spoon to even it out, then let it chill again for 30 to 45 minutes.
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While the cream cheese layer sets in the fridge, make the second jello flavor the same way as the first. Pick another color so your pie pops visually. Be sure to let it cool to room temp before using it.
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When the cream cheese layer is nice and firm, slowly add your second jello mixture over it. Go slow to keep things neat and smooth. Let it chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely set.
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Before serving, cover the pie with the thawed whipped topping. Decorate however you like with candies or sprinkles to make it festive. Slice it up and enjoy the colorful layers!
# Notes:
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This dessert takes time to chill between steps, so plan ahead! Add toppings just before serving for the freshest look.
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For clean slices, run your knife under hot water and wipe it after each cut. That way, you'll showcase those perfect layers.
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Switch up the jello colors and decorations for any occasion. Red and green work great for Christmas, or go with red and blue for Independence Day!