Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemon and sweet raspberries with this easy-to-make Lemon Raspberry Layered Pie. Nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust, each slice showcases beautiful layers of creamy lemon filling and vibrant raspberry puree, creating a stunning dessert that is both refreshing and satisfying. Perfect for summer picnics, dinner parties, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests, this pie requires minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor. With the versatility to adapt to seasonal fruits, you can enjoy this treat year-round. Serve chilled with whipped cream or fresh mint for an extra touch of elegance!
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 2–3 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by placing the graham cracker crust in a pie dish.
- Make the lemon filling by whisking together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Prepare the raspberry layer by mashing the raspberries with a fork; add sugar if desired.
- Assemble the layers by pouring half of the lemon filling into the crust, layering with half of the raspberry puree, then repeating.
- Chill by covering with plastic wrap and refrigerating for at least four hours until set.
- Serve by slicing into wedges and garnishing with whipped cream or additional raspberries as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg