Description
Sweet raspberry cream pie blends creamy filling with fresh berries in a buttery graham cracker crust. Delicate flavors and smooth textures make you crave another slice of this summer dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for filling)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for raspberry topping)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for base)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- Whipped cream
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan to form a compact, even foundation. Chill for 30 minutes or briefly bake at 350F for enhanced crispness.
- Filling Fusion: Whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth, then gently fold in whipped heavy cream to create a light, airy filling. Spread evenly across the chilled crust with precision.
- Raspberry Reduction: Simmer raspberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy, intense sauce. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Assembly and Finishing: Pour the cooled raspberry compote over the cream filling, ensuring uniform coverage. Refrigerate for at least two hours to set completely. Before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries, delicate whipped cream, and optional mint leaves. Slice cleanly, wiping the knife between cuts for an impeccable presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Blind bake graham cracker crust for 8-10 minutes to create a crisp barrier against liquid fillings, stopping potential sogginess.
- Balance Raspberry Sauce: Use cornstarch sparingly to avoid a starchy taste; adjust sugar levels based on raspberry tartness for perfect sweet-tangy balance.
- Cream Cheese Smoothness: Ensure cream cheese is room temperature before mixing to achieve ultra-smooth, lump-free filling without overbeating.
- Chill for Perfect Set: Refrigerate pie for minimum 4 hours (preferably overnight) to allow flavors to develop and filling to achieve ideal firm yet creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg