Ingredients
Ingredients
For the crust
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the lemon filling
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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3 large egg yolks
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½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the raspberry swirl
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1 cup fresh raspberries
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water
Optional topping
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Whipped cream
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Lemon zest or fresh raspberries
Instructions
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
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Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor—bottled juice won’t yield the same result
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Chill the pie thoroughly before slicing for clean, beautiful cuts
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Don’t overbake—the center should still have a slight jiggle when it comes out of the oven
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Straining the raspberry sauce is optional, but it makes the swirl smoother and seed-free
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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