Description
This colorful Rainbow Pie features layers of vivid gelatin-infused cream cheese mousse in a single crust. Perfect for any occasion, it’s quick to assemble with customizable toppings and substitutions like gluten-free crust and vegan agar-agar. A stunning and creamy dessert requiring no special skills.
Ingredients
1 package pie crust (gluten-free option available)
1 package gelatin or Jell-O (replace with agar-agar for vegan)
8 oz cream cheese (substitute with vegan cream cheese for a vegan option)
1 cup whipped cream or coconut cream for vegan
1 cup sugar (substitute with maple syrup or honey)
Food coloring as desired
1 cup (optional: replace with fruit purees like beet/pineapple for natural color)
Colorful sprinkles or chocolate shavings (decorate to taste)
Instructions
Pre-bake the pie crust according to package instructions
Let the crust cool completely on a wire rack
Blend cream cheese, sugar, and a single gelatin flavor in a bowl until smooth
Divide the mixture into 5–7 separate bowls for color customization
Gradually add food coloring to each bowl until desired vibrancy is achieved
Pour the first colored mixture into the cooled crust
Refrigerate for 30 minutes
Repeat with remaining colors, ensuring even spacing between each layer
Top with whipped cream or coconut cream
Press decorative toppings into the filling
Chill the pie for 1 hour before serving
Notes
Use a gluten-free pie crust for dietary needs
Replace gelatin with agar-agar if vegan
Chill each layer thoroughly to maintain distinct colors
Add natural fruit purees for a healthier option
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg