Description
This raspberry cream pie is a delightful treat that combines a flaky, homemade crust with a creamy, dreamy filling and a burst of fresh raspberry flavor. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, from summer picnics to holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup ice water
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh raspberries, plus more for garnish
- Optional: 1/4 cup raspberry jam, melted
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a food processor, combine flour and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, pulsing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of the fresh raspberries.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
- Arrange remaining raspberries on top of the filling. If using, brush with melted raspberry jam for a glossy finish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer crust, use all butter.
- If you don’t have a food processor, use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour.
- Feel free to substitute other berries, like blueberries or blackberries.
- For a smoother filling, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Pies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 30g