Description
If you’re searching for the ultimate refreshing dessert, this Watermelon Pie is the perfect summertime treat. With its creamy, fluffy texture and bursts of juicy watermelon, this easy no-bake pie is ideal for picnics, BBQs, potlucks, and family gatherings. The sweet watermelon flavor combined with a crunchy graham cracker crust creates a light and delicious dessert everyone will love. Best of all, it comes together with minimal effort, making it a go-to recipe for hot summer days when you want something cool, fruity, and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 oz) package watermelon-flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cups fresh watermelon, diced and drained
- 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
- Optional garnish:
- Fresh watermelon slices
- Mint leaves
- Whipped topping
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, dissolve the watermelon gelatin in the hot water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Allow the gelatin mixture to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Fold the thawed whipped topping into the gelatin mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Gently stir in the diced watermelon pieces.
- Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Before serving, garnish with extra whipped topping, watermelon slices, or fresh mint if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Drain the watermelon well to avoid excess moisture in the pie.
- For a stronger watermelon flavor, chill the diced watermelon before mixing it in.
- You can substitute a vanilla cookie crust or shortbread crust for the graham cracker crust.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a firmer texture, freeze the pie for 1 hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Watermelon Pie, Summer Dessert, Jell-O Pie, No Bake Dessert
