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Homemade Lemon Raspberry Pie with a golden crust, vibrant lemon filling, and fresh raspberries on top.

Lemon Raspberry Pie Recipe


  • Author: Clara
  • Total Time: 45 min

Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the lemon filling

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

  • 3 large egg yolks

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 34 lemons)

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

For the raspberry swirl

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon water

Optional topping

  • Whipped cream

  • Lemon zest or fresh raspberries


Instructions

Preparation

Step 1: Make the crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.

Step 2: Bake the crust
Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, until golden and slightly firm. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly while you prepare the filling.

Step 3: Prepare the lemon filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.

Step 4: Make the raspberry swirl
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring and breaking down the raspberries until the mixture thickens. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, if desired.

Step 5: Fill the pie crust
Pour the lemon filling into the baked crust. Drop spoonfuls of the raspberry sauce over the top, then use a knife or toothpick to swirl it gently into the lemon layer, creating a marbled pattern.

Step 6: Bake the pie
Bake the pie at 350°F for 15–18 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. The filling will firm up as it cools.

Step 7: Chill and serve
Let the pie cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully chilled. Top with whipped cream, lemon zest, or raspberries before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor—bottled juice won’t yield the same result

  • Chill the pie thoroughly before slicing for clean, beautiful cuts

  • Don’t overbake—the center should still have a slight jiggle when it comes out of the oven

  • Straining the raspberry sauce is optional, but it makes the swirl smoother and seed-free

  • Pie can be made a day in advance and stored chilled until ready to serve

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 25min

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Protein: 5 g
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