Fluffy Strawberry Pie

1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored Jell-O® mix

¼ cup white sugar

½ cup boiling water

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

2 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

4 fresh strawberries, halved

Mix strawberry-flavored gelatin mix, sugar, and boiling water together in a large bowl, stirring until gelatin and sugar have dissolved.

Refrigerate gelatin mixture until it begins to turn thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.

Gently fold frozen whipped topping into the gelatin mixture until thoroughly combined.

Fold the 2 1/2 cups of sliced strawberries into the whipped topping mixture.

Spoon filling into the graham cracker crust and decorate edge of filling with 8 strawberry halves.

Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.