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A top-down view of five mini orange cream pies in aluminum tins, each topped with whipped cream and an orange slice. The pies are placed on a white surface next to an orange and white striped cloth.

No Bake Jello Orange Pie

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Orange pie with jello is a creamy, citrusy dessert that’s incredibly easy to make. Made with just jello, Cool Whip, and a graham cracker crust, this no-bake recipe is perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or spontaneous get-togethers. Serve chilled for a light and joyful ending to any meal.
Course Dessert
Keyword jello, pie
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 189
Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

  • 3 ounce box of orange Jell-O regular or 0.3 ounce of sugar-free
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip or your favorite store brand
  • 1 graham cracker crust premade

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, pour the packet of jello and 1 cup of boiling water into the jello mix. Whisk until all the gelatin mixture is dissolved.
    3 ounce box of orange Jell-O
    A light-colored mixing bowl containing a whisk and an orange liquid mixture. The whisk with a light blue handle rests partially submerged in the liquid, which appears to be smooth and uniform in texture. The background is a neutral surface.
  • Whisk in 1 cup of very cold water.
  • Next, scoop the completely thawed Cool Whip into the bowl of jello and whisk until smooth and creamy. This step took me about 2 minutes.
    8 ounces Cool Whip
    A mixing bowl on a white surface contains a blend of ingredients including sour cream, an orange liquid, and more white ingredients. A whisk with a light blue handle rests in the bowl, partially covered with the mixture.
  • Place the bowl in the refrigerator. Set your timer for 40 minutes to chill. I suggest giving it a stir after 20 minutes in the fridge and then allowing it to chill for another 20 minutes.
    A white mixing bowl contains a frothy, orange-colored batter. A whisk with a light blue handle rests inside the bowl, indicating that the batter has been recently mixed. The bowl is placed on a light gray, textured surface.
  • Scoop chilled pie filling into the premade crusts.
    1 graham cracker crust
    A baking tray lined with foil holds six small, empty pie crusts. Next to the tray is a mixing pitcher filled with a light orange liquid mixture. The scene is set against a light-colored countertop.
  • Place pie in the refrigerator for 4 hours to chill and set up.
  • To serve, top with a dollop of whipped topping and a small orange wedge.

Notes

Gina’s Recipe Tips and Variation Ideas
  • Make sure your Cool Whip is completely thawed in the fridge before mixing. 
  • Add orange zest to the filling for an extra citrus punch.
  • Try folding in mandarin orange slices before filling the crust.
Recipe Variations:
  • Vegan-Friendly: Use coconut whipped topping and plant-based gelatin.
  • Mini Pies: Use individual graham crusts for party servings.
  • Jello Swirl: Swirl in a bit of lemon or strawberry jello for a color contrast.
  • Make This A Sugar-Free Jello Cool Whip Pie: Swap in sugar-free Jell-O and sugar-free Cool Whip to make a lighter version of this pie. If you can't find a sugar-free graham cracker crust, try making your own using sugar-free graham crackers and a sugar substitute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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