Description
A delightful and refreshing dessert, this Raspberry Cream Pie features a creamy cheesecake layer atop a sweet graham cracker crust, all topped with a luscious raspberry layer. Perfect for warm days or special occasions, this pie is a family favorite that brings a burst of flavor with every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 (6 oz) ready-to-use graham cracker or shortbread crust
Cheesecake Layer:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Raspberry Layer:
- 3 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen raspberries
Optional Garnish:
- Additional whipped cream
- Fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Assemble Base Layer:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared graham cracker crust. Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
- Prepare Raspberry Layer:
- In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch with a fork. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar and frozen raspberries, stirring until the mixture begins to boil. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir continuously, allowing it to boil for 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes. Transfer the raspberry mixture to a container and refrigerate alongside the cheesecake layer for 6-8 hours, or until fully set.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Once chilled, spread the raspberry mixture over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate the assembled pie for an additional 6 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with additional whipped cream and fresh raspberries if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For the best flavor, allow the pie to chill overnight before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness of the raspberry layer by modifying the sugar according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (chilling time only)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 66mg