Easter is almost here and if you haven’t planned your dessert menu yet, I have the perfect easy recipe solution! With just a few simple ingredients and a couple of east steps, you can make these Easter Jello Pie Jars!
These delicious pie jars are not only cute and colorful, but they’re delicious and again, SO easy to make. They’re even a great make-ahead dessert, making them the perfect easy dessert for Easter. These will soon become one of your favorite desserts, for Easter or any special occasion!
To get ready to make these, you’ll want to head to the grocery store to get your different flavors of Jello mixture, some Cool Whip, whipped cream, sprinkles and Peeps. That’s it! Kids and adults alike will love this great recipe, with cute little jars topped with sweet bunny Peeps! Keep reading to find out how it all comes together to make this adorable and festive no bake dessert.
Can I Use Sugar-Free Jello in this Recipe?
Yes! Just sub in your sugar-free variety for the conventional stuff and follow the same directions. Note that the sugar-free gelatin mixture might have a slightly different texture and/or taste, but if you’re looking to cut down on sugar that’s a great trade off to make!
Can I Use Whipped Cream Instead of Cool Whip Whipped Topping?
Whipped cream is already the topping of choice for this delicious dessert, but if you’d like to use it in place of the Cool Whip in the mixture that’s fine too! You might need to add a little extra since it doesn’t always hold up as well as Cool Whip, so it may deflate a little when mixed in with the Jello. If that happens, just add a little bit more whipped cream at a time until you reach the consistency you’re going for. You can even use homemade whipped cream if that’s your speed!
How Long Do the Jello Pie Jars Need to Chill in the Refrigerator?
When this recipe is fully done being made, the jars will need to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours. That said, there’s a step in the process that also requires refridgeration for about 1- 1 1/2 hours so you’ll need to factor that time in as well. Luckily, these jars can definitely be made in advance so you aren’t spending your whole day on Easter prepping them!
Can I Make the No Bake Jello Pie Jars Ahead of Time?
Yes! These are actually the perfect dessert to make-ahead, whether you’re planning to bring them to an Easter party or serve them after your egg hunt! To prepare these ahead of time, follow the directions up to the point of putting them in the jars. The only bits you’ll want to wait for are the toppings- whipped cream, sprinkles, and Peeps. Those should be placed on top just before serving- you’re definitely going to want fresh whipped cream and a Peeps that isn’t stale!
Can I Use Plastic Jars Instead of Mason Jars?
If you’re serving these to kids, you might hesitate to serve them in glass jars and I totally get it! The good news is that serving them in plastic jars is a great option. I would definitely suggest making sure you use similarly sized jars {or go with small ones for kid-sized portions!} and make sure if you’re going to be making them ahead of time they have a tight fitting lid to keep them sealed in the fridge.
Can I Add Fresh Fruit to the Jello Pie Jars?
Definitely! Adding fruit, either fresh fruit like fresh berries or even pie filling, can be a great way to add some extra flavor, texture, and of course nutrition. Some recommended fruits for this recipe include fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or even mandarin oranges. To add the fruit in, just layer in between the different colors of gelatin as you add them to the jars!
Can I Add Graham Crackers to the Jello Pie Dessert?
Yes, and it’d be delicious! They’d add a homemade graham cracker crust texture to the dessert and make it even more like a traditional pie. Your best bet would be to crush some graham crackers into crumbs, either by hand in a sealed plastic bag or with a food processor, and layer the graham cracker crumbs in between the gelatin layers. This can be done whether or not you’re including fresh fruit or pie filling to make it like your own crust sprinkled throughout.
How Do I Store Leftover Jello Pie Jars?
If you have leftovers {unlikely- this is so delicious!} you can store them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Cover the jars with their lids or with some plastic wrap and store them in the fridge. Make sure you don’t keep these out at room temperature for more than 2 hours- if you have, it’s better to whip up a fresh batch.
What Supplies Do You Need to Make These Easter Jello Pie Jars?
To make this sweet treat, you’ll need:
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- Small mixing bowl x 4
- Silicone spatula or cooking spoon
- Piping Bags
- Mason Jars with Lids
- OR Plastic Jars with Lids
- Easter sprinkles or Spring sprinkles
Step by Step Guide
Ready to cook? Grab the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post and come back here to get started!
The first step is to pour each flavor of Jello- strawberry jell-o, grape jell-o, lemon jell-o, and berry blue jell-o- in a separate bowl. Add 2/3 cup boiling water to each bowl. Stir until gelatin is fully dissolved, then add 1/3 cup cold water. Stir to mix, then place the bowl in the fridge to chill for about 20-30 minutes, until the mixture is just beginning to thicken.
Add one cup of Cool Whip to each bowl and stir to mix. Return the bowl to the fridge for another 1-1 1/2 hours, until the mixture has thickened.
Transfer each flavor to a separate piping bag and pipe each color in layers into the jars. Put the lids on the jars and place them in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.
When ready to serve, remove the lids and top each jar with whipped cream. Decorate with sprinkles and one bunny Peep!
Hungry for More?
Want more delicious easy pie recipes? Try these:
- Easy Mini Apple Pies
- Cherry Heart Shaped Hand Pies
- Pumpkin Pie in a Jar
- Gluten Free Mini Cherry Pies
- Easy Chocolate Pudding Pie
- Blueberry Pie Smoothie
- Peach Cobbler Casserole
- Easy Blueberry Cobbler
Easter Jello Pie Jars
Looking for a fun and festive dessert for Easter? Try these Jello Pie Jars! Layers of colorful gelatin and whipped cream, topped with sprinkles and a Peep.
Ingredients
- 1/2 package (3 ounce) strawberry gelatin
- 1/2 package (3 ounce) grape gelatin
- 1/2 package (3 ounce) lemon gelatin
- 1/2 package (3 ounce) berry blue gelatin
- 3 cups boiling water
- 1 1/3 cups cold water
- 16 ounces cool whip
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Bunny Peeps
Instructions
Pour each flavor of gelatin in a separate bowl. To each bowl, add 2/3 cup boiling water. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved, then add 1/3 cup cold water. Stir to mix, then place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for 20 to 30 minutes, until the mixture is just beginning to thicken.
Add one cup of Cool Whip to each bowl and stir to mix. Return the bowl to the refrigerator for 1 to 1 ½ hours, until the mixture has thickened.
Transfer each flavor to a separate piping bag and pipe each color in layers into the jars. Put the lids on the jars and place them in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours.
When ready to serve, remove the lids and top each jar with whipped cream. Decorate with sprinkles and one bunny Peep.
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