Dessert

Layered Jello Pie Recipe

Bylilan Sage December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Introduction

This colorful Layered Jello Pie is a fun and festive dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring vibrant pink, orange, and yellow layers set on a crispy graham cracker crust, it’s both visually stunning and delightfully creamy. Serve chilled for a refreshing treat everyone will love.

A slice of three-layered mousse cake is held on a silver cake server above a white plate with delicate embossed patterns; the bottom layer is pink with tiny red speckles, the middle layer is creamy yellow, and the top layer is a soft peach color, all sitting on a thin brown crumb crust. A dollop of white whipped cream garnished with golden crumbs sits on top of the peach mousse layer. In the background, the rest of the cake with similar whipped cream dollops on top and a white container with a wooden lid are visible, all placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

24 ounces whipped cream
1 box red Jello (3 ounces)
1 box orange Jello (3 ounces)
1 box yellow Jello (3 ounces)
3 cups boiling water
3 cups cold water
Pink food coloring
Orange food coloring
Bright yellow food coloring
2 packages graham cracker sheets
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Gold sanding sugar (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed.
Step 2: Melt the butter and add it to the food processor, mixing until the mixture resembles wet sand. Pause to scrape down the sides if needed.
Step 3: Press the graham cracker mixture evenly across the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
Step 4: Place the crust in the freezer until ready to use.
Step 5: In three separate bowls, dissolve each Jello flavor in 1 cup boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
Step 6: Mix in 1 cup cold water to each bowl, then refrigerate for 40-50 minutes until thickened but not fully set.
Step 7: Add 8 ounces whipped cream to each bowl and mix thoroughly until combined.
Step 8: Add yellow food coloring to the yellow Jello mixture a few drops at a time until the desired shade is reached, stirring well.
Step 9: Repeat the coloring process for the red Jello with pink food coloring and the orange Jello with orange food coloring.
Step 10: Pour the pink layer onto the prepared crust and spread evenly. Add the yellow layer next, followed by the orange layer.
Step 11: Refrigerate the pie for 3 hours or until completely set.
Step 12: Garnish with dollops of whipped cream and a sprinkle of gold sanding sugar if desired, then serve and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

For a firmer crust, chill the graham cracker base longer before adding the jello layers.
Use fresh fruit like sliced strawberries or mandarin oranges as an additional topping for extra flavor and texture.
Swap the whipped cream in the jello layers for cream cheese mixture for a richer texture.

Storage

Store the Layered Jello Pie in the refrigerator, covered loosely with plastic wrap or foil, for up to 3 days. To serve, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for easier slicing. Avoid freezing as it changes the texture of the jello layers.

How to Serve

A slice of layered mousse cake sits on a white plate with a subtle swirl design, placed on a white marbled surface. The cake has four distinct layers: a thin, firm light brown base crust; a thick, bright pink mousse layer; a medium, pale yellow mousse layer; and a thick, soft peach mousse layer on top. A dollop of white whipped cream with shiny yellow sprinkles decorates the center of the peach mousse layer. A small piece of the cake is lifted on a fork, showing all the layers clearly. In the background, the whole cake with similar layers and a white whipped cream topping is slightly out of focus. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different Jello flavors?

Yes, feel free to experiment with other flavors, but keep in mind that colors and flavors will affect the final appearance and taste of the pie.

What if my jello layers aren’t thick enough before adding whipped cream?

Make sure to chill the jello mixtures long enough so they get syrupy but not fully set. This helps the whipped cream combine smoothly without separating.