Description
Creamy raspberry cream pie brings summer’s sweetness to your dessert table with delightful layers of silky filling and fresh berries. Delicate graham cracker crust and luscious raspberry filling create a perfect balance of flavors you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Raspberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Whipped cream
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Craft a rustic graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with sugar and melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand. Press the mixture meticulously into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring uniform coverage and compact texture.
- Refrigerate the crust for half an hour to solidify its structure. Optional: Bake briefly at 350F to enhance crispness, then allow complete cooling.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until silky smooth, creating a luxurious base for the filling. In a separate vessel, transform heavy cream into billowy peaks.
- Delicately incorporate whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, folding gently to maintain airiness. Spread the velvety filling across the chilled crust with elegant precision.
- Construct a vibrant raspberry reduction by simmering berries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water. Allow the mixture to thicken and break down, creating an intense, glossy sauce.
- Cool the raspberry compote to room temperature, then cascade it over the cream filling, spreading evenly to create a stunning crimson layer.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of two hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
- Before serving, embellish with fresh raspberries, delicate whipped cream dollops, and optional mint leaves. Slice with a pristine knife, wiping between cuts for immaculate presentation.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Ensure cream cheese and heavy cream are at room temperature to prevent lumpy filling and achieve a smoother, more consistent texture.
- Use fresh raspberries at peak ripeness for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in the topping, selecting plump and deeply colored berries.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and whipped cream alternatives to create a lighter version of the dessert without compromising the rich, creamy taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg