Dessert

Christmas Jello Pie Recipe

ByIsabella Vance December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Introduction

This festive Christmas Jello Pie is a colorful and delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Layers of red and green jello mixed with whipped cream sit atop a buttery graham cracker crust, creating a creamy, refreshing dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

A slice of three-layer mousse pie on a white plate is shown with a white marbled surface underneath. The bottom layer is teal with a smooth texture, sitting on a crumbly light brown graham cracker crust. The middle layer is a soft pink mousse with a smooth, creamy look. The top layer is a pale mint green mousse, also smooth, topped with a swirl of white whipped cream sprinkled with fine golden sugar crystals. In the blurred background, the rest of the pie shows the same layers and whipped cream swirls. Some golden beads and a soft pink cloth add extra decoration around the plate. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

16 ounces Whipped Cream
3 ounces Box Red Jello
3 ounces Box Green Jello
2 cups Boiling Water
1 cup Cold Water
Red Food Dye
Green Food Dye
2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
10 tablespoons Butter
Whipped Cream (optional for garnish)
Gold Sanding Sugar (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Melt the butter in the microwave. In a bowl, combine the melted butter with the graham cracker crumbs and mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Step 2: Press the crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9.5-inch deep dish springform pan. Place the crust in the freezer while preparing the filling.
Step 3: In two separate bowls, dissolve the red jello in 1 cup boiling water and the green jello in 1 cup boiling water. Stir each until fully dissolved with no graininess.
Step 4: Add ½ cup cold water to each bowl and stir once more. Refrigerate the bowls for 40-50 minutes until the jello thickens but is not fully set.
Step 5: Pour half of the green jello into a third mixing bowl.
Step 6: Add 4 ounces whipped cream to each green jello bowl and 8 ounces whipped cream to the red jello bowl. Mix each bowl thoroughly until fully combined.
Step 7: Add red food dye in small dabs to the red jello bowl, mixing fully after each addition, until you reach your desired shade of red.
Step 8: Add a couple of drops of green food dye to only one of the green jello bowls, mixing fully to create a darker green. Add just a touch of green dye to the other green jello for a lighter green shade.
Step 9: Pour the darker green mixture evenly into the prepared crust and spread gently.
Step 10: Carefully layer the red jello mixture over the dark green layer, spreading gently to avoid mixing.
Step 11: Top with the light green mixture and spread evenly.
Step 12: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until fully set.
Step 13: Garnish with dollops of whipped cream and a sprinkle of gold sanding sugar if desired before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a firmer pie, use less whipped cream in the jello mixtures.
Substitute crushed vanilla wafer cookies for a different crust flavor.
Use clear or white gelatin instead of green jello if you prefer a less intense color.
To make individual servings, prepare the layers in clear cups or jars.

Storage

Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To rehydrate slightly after chilling, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Avoid freezing, as the texture may change.

How to Serve

A slice of layered cheesecake is shown on a white plate with a white marbled surface underneath. The cheesecake has four distinct layers: a crumbly golden brown crust at the bottom, a thick green layer, a thick pink layer in the middle, and a thick pale green layer on top. It is topped with a swirl of white whipped cream sprinkled with small yellow sugar crystals. A piece of the cake is cut and placed next to the slice, showing the crumbly texture of the crust. The background is softly blurred with the rest of the uncut cake visible. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use gelatin sheets instead of boxed jello?

Yes, but you will need to adjust the quantity and dissolve the gelatin sheets properly according to package instructions. The coloring and flavor may be milder, so you might want to add food coloring or flavor extracts.