Description
This No Bake Raspberry Cream Pie is a deliciously creamy and fruity dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and fresh raspberries. Perfect for warm days or when you want a quick, impressive dessert without using the oven.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to create an even crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine filling and crust: Remove the crust from the refrigerator and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the graham cracker base. Return the pie to the refrigerator.
- Prepare the raspberry topping: In a small bowl, toss the fresh raspberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and lemon juice. Let them macerate for about 10 minutes to release their juices and soften.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the raspberry mixture evenly over the cream filling, distributing both the berries and juices. Chill the pie for at least 2 hours or until fully set before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter crust, increase the sugar by 2 tablespoons.
- You can substitute fresh raspberries with frozen, but thaw and drain excess liquid first.
- Chilling the pie for at least 2 hours allows the filling to firm up properly.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling texture.
