Recipe details
- Author: Home Kitchen
- Cuisine: American / No-Bake
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: strawberry cool whip pie, no bake strawberry pie, instant pudding pie, summer dessert
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Chill time: At least 2 hours
- Total time: About 2 hours 5 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie, 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cool Whip (thawed; plus additional for topping)
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 1 cup cold milk (for pudding)
- 1 cup chopped strawberries (fresh or thawed and drained if frozen)
- Optional garnish: fresh strawberry slices and extra Cool Whip
Instructions
- Whisk the pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with 1 cup cold milk for about 2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and beginning to thicken.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the 1 cup of Cool Whip into the thickened pudding until combined and smooth. Take care not to overmix; you want a light, airy texture.
- Add strawberries: Fold in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed. If using frozen strawberries, make sure they are well drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Fill the crust: Spoon the mixture into the pre-made graham cracker crust and spread the top level with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the pie is fully set. For best texture, chill 3–4 hours.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, top the pie with extra Cool Whip and arrange sliced strawberries decoratively. Slice and serve chilled.
Why you’ll love this pie
- No baking required — ready in minutes and perfect for hot weather.
- Light, creamy texture balanced by bright fresh strawberries.
- Highly adaptable — swap fruits, use flavored pudding, or make it sugar-free.
- Kid-friendly and easy to double for larger gatherings.
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