Description
This No-Bake Watermelon Pie is a delightful summer treat combining refreshing flavors of watermelon and cream. With simple preparation and minimal cooking, it’s a perfect dessert for gatherings or a family meal. The key ingredients, watermelon and Cool Whip, create a light yet satisfying pie that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.6-ounce) box watermelon-flavored jell-o
- ½ cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 (8-ounce) tub cool whip, thawed
- 1½ cups diced seedless watermelon, blotted dry
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
- watermelon slices, mint leaves, optional decoration
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the watermelon Jell-O with ½ cup of boiling water and stir until fully dissolved.
- Add ½ cup of cold water and mix well. Allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes until it cools down without beginning to set.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, then fold in the diced watermelon.
- Transfer the filling into the graham cracker crust, smoothing the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.
- When ready to serve, slice and enjoy chilled. For decoration, top with Cool Whip, fresh watermelon cubes, or mint leaves if desired.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; do not freeze.
Notes
Ensure the watermelon is blotted dry to prevent a watery filling.
For best flavor, serve the pie chilled with fresh toppings.
This pie may be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg