Best 10 Eight Minute Light N Fruity Pie Recipes

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Do you have a taste for something light, fruity, and utterly delightful? Look no further than the "Eight-Minute Light n Fruity Pie"! This culinary masterpiece is not just a pie; it's an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a flaky crust that crumbles perfectly and a filling bursting with fresh fruit and a hint of tanginess, this pie is a true testament to the power of simple ingredients combined in harmony. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your baking journey, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a sweet treat that's both easy to make and incredibly delicious. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you savoring every bite of this extraordinary pie.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

8-MINUTE LIGHT'N FRUITY PIE



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Make and share this 8-Minute Light'n Fruity Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sandyg61

Categories     Pie

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 ounce) package Jello gelatin, any flavor
2/3 cup boiling water
2 cups ice cubes
8 ounces Cool Whip, non-dairy topping
1 cup diced fruit (optional) or 1 cup fresh berries (optional)
1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crusts

Steps:

  • Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water, stirring about 3 minutes.
  • Add ice cubes and stir constantly until gelatin is thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove any unmelted ice.
  • Using wire whip, blend in whipped topping; then whip until smooth.
  • Fold in fruit if using.
  • Chill if necessary, until mixture will mound.
  • Spoon into pie crust.
  • Chill 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Sodium 228.2, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 27.1, Protein 2.4

PASSION FRUIT PIE



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Chef Nicholas Hudson of the Cage Aux Folles Restaurant in Barbados got this from someone in St Thomas, according to the February 1987 edition of Bon Appetit. I'm a huge fan of anything passion fruit. Enjoy this easy pie. Cooking and prep times do not include 4 hours freezing time or 30 minute thawing before serving.

Provided by Marysdottir

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
14 passion fruit or 3/4 cup passion fruit puree
4 eggs, separated, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cream of tartar
1/2 cup whipping cream, well chilled
1/4 cup candied green citron, finely chopped (optional)
candied violets or chocolate shavings (to garnish)

Steps:

  • For crust: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine crumbs, butter and sugar in medium bowl. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of 9 inch pie pan. Bake until set, about 8 minutes. Cool.
  • Filling: If using fresh passion fruit, cut in half and scoop out pulp. Blend gently in food processor until seeds separate from pulp but do not crush seeds. Strain puree.
  • Put 3/4 cup puree in heavy medium saucepan. Mix in yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, gelatin and salt. Stir constantly over low heat until sugar and gelatin are dissolved and it has thickened so your finger drawn across the back of the spoon leaves a trail, about 3-4 minutes. Do not boil.
  • Strain puree/egg mixture into a medium bowl and cool stirring occasionally.
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar into soft peaks. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar slowly and continue beating until stiff but not dry.
  • Fold whites into fruit puree.
  • Whip cream in another bowl and fold into fruit mixture. Fold in citron is using.
  • Spoon filling into crust, cover with plastic and freeze at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared up to three days ahead).
  • Let pie stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with candied violets or shaved chocolate, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 146.4, Sodium 287, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 35.3, Protein 6.2

FROSTY FRUIT PIE



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We used a prepared graham cracker crust to keep this pie simple. Layers of banana, frozen strawberry yogurt and whipped topping make it oh-so-delicious. Store one in the freezer for a spur-of-the-moment dessert when guests drop in. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium firm banana, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)
3 cups low-fat strawberry frozen yogurt, softened
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) reduced-sugar fruit cocktail, drained
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine banana slices and lemon juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. Arrange banana slices over bottom of crust. Spread with frozen yogurt. Top with fruit cocktail and whipped topping. Freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with raspberries and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

NO BAKE-LIGHT AND FRUITY PIE



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Make and share this No Bake-Light and Fruity Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sweet Southern Bell

Categories     Pie

Time 2h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 ounce) package Jello gelatin, any flavor
2/3 cup boiling water
2 cups ice cubes
3 1/2 cups Cool Whip, thawed
8 ounces fruit
1 graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin completely in water, stirring about 3 minute.
  • Add ice cubes and stir constantly until gelatin is thickened about 2-3 minute Remove any unmelted ice.
  • Using wire whisk, blend in whip cream then whip until smooth, Fold in fruit and chill, if necessary until mixture is mound.
  • Spoon into crust. Chill 2 hours Garnish with additional fruit, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.9, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 17.4, Sodium 459.1, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 56.3, Protein 5

LIGHT 'N' FRUITY PIE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 packages jello gelatin
0.666666666667 cups water
2 cups ice cubes
3.5 cups whip
1 units fruit
1 units graham crumb crust

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin completely in boiling water, stirring about 3 minutes. Add ice cubes and stir constantly till gelatin is thickened, about 2 - 3 minutes. Remove any undissolved ice.
  • Using wire whip, blend in whipped topping; then whip till smooth. Fold in fruit and chill, if necessary, till mixture will mount.
  • Spoon into pie crust. Chill 2 hours. Garnish with additional fruit, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

STRAWBERRY PIE VI



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Fluffy mousse is made with strawberry gelatin and whipped topping and piled into a graham cracker crust with sliced strawberries.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Chiffon Pie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
⅔ cup boiling water
3 cubes ice
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water. Stir 3 minutes, or until gelatin is dissolved. Add ice and stir until gelatin thickens and cools. Fold in the whipped topping and strawberries. Chill until mixture will mound, then spoon into crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 221 mg, Sugar 28 g

LIGHT COOL 'N EASY PIE



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With 70 fewer calories a serving, this lighter version of our Cool and Easy pie is just as luscious-and just as easy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h45m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (0.3 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
ice cubes
1/2 cup cold water
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 ready-to-use reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)

Steps:

  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Whisk in 2 cups COOL WHIP until well blended. Refrigerate 30 min. or until thick enough to mound.
  • Spoon into crust. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
  • Top with remaining COOL WHIP just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 2 g

LIGHT STRAWBERRY PIE



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People rave about this luscious strawberry pie. Best of all, it's a low-sugar sensation that you won't feel guilty eating. -Lou Wright, Rockford, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 package (8 ounce) sugar-free cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 package (3 ounce) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1-1/2 cups; transfer to a saucepan. Whisk in the pudding mix and gelatin until combined. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pineapple. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. , Add the strawberries; toss gently to coat. Pour into crust. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Garnish each piece with 1 tablespoon whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COOL 'N EASY PIE



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My mom use to always make this pie, because of my allergies to milk-fat.

Provided by VTGIRL22

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time P1D

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
½ cup cold water
½ cup ice
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir boiling water into gelatin at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Mix cold water and ice to measure 3/4 cup. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any remaining ice.
  • Stir in whipped topping with wire whisk until smooth. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon filling into crust. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with sliced strawberries before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 200.5 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

FRUIT PIE



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A medley of flavors and textures will delight your tastebuds in this pie full of cherries, currants, dried cranberries, gooseberries, and apples. Our son put this pie together and it is fabulous! Very fruity

Provided by WHTETAIL

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Cranberry Pie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 recipes pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 (14.5 ounce) can pitted sour red pie cherries
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
4 cups dried currants
3 cups dried cranberries
2 (16 ounce) cans gooseberries
6 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
2 ¼ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon almond extract
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together cherries, cherry pie filling, currants, cranberries, gooseberries, apples, sugar, cinnamon, and almond extract. Allow to set 15 minutes.
  • Spoon equal amounts of fruit mixture into 3 pastry-lined 9 inch pie pans. Dot each pie with 1 tablespoon butter. Cover each pie with top pastry. Seal edges and cut steam vents in tops.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.1 calories, Carbohydrate 89.2 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 252.3 mg, Sugar 49.2 g

Tips:

  • Prepare the pie crust ahead of time. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the pie. You can make the crust up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator, or up to 6 months in the freezer.
  • Choose fresh, ripe fruit. The quality of your fruit will make a big difference in the taste of your pie. Look for fruit that is brightly colored and free of blemishes.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust. Leave about 1 inch of space around the edge of the crust so that the filling can bubble up without overflowing.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pie. This will help to prevent the crust from crumbling.
  • Serve the pie warm or at room temperature. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the crust to soften.

Conclusion:

This light and fruity pie is a perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its flaky crust and sweet, tangy filling, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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