Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- For the lemon layer:
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- For the raspberry layer:
- 2 cups (250 g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional garnish:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whipped cream
- 1/4 cup (30 g) fresh raspberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake 8–10 minutes and cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and egg yolks until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese; beat until creamy.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into lemon mixture.
- Pour lemon filling into cooled crust and smooth top. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to set.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice for about 5 minutes until broken down.
- Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir into raspberry mixture and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
- Spread cooled raspberry layer over chilled lemon filling. Refrigerate at least 1 more hour.
- Garnish as desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly for clean slices and well-defined layers.
- Fresh lemon juice provides the brightest flavor.
- Frozen raspberries can be used without thawing.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
