Description
A Lemon Raspberry Pie combines the tartness of fresh lemon with the sweetness of juicy raspberries in a delicious, creamy pie. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert will delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
- 2tablespoons Fisher® Chef’s Naturals® finely chopped pecans
Filling
- 1/2cup granulated sugar
- 2tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2cup water
- 2tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter
- 1egg yolk, beaten
- 1/4to 1/3 cup lemon juice
Topping
- 2package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4cup powdered sugar
- 1/2teaspoon lemon extract
- 1container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1tablespoon milk
- 3cups fresh raspberries, or frozen (thawed) raspberries without syrup, dried on paper towels
- Mint sprigs, if desired
Instructions
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Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate–except press pecans in bottom of crust. Generously prick crust with fork. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water, butter and egg yolk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Pour into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate 1 hour.
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In small bowl with electric mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon extract on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in whipped topping until well blended. Beat in milk until topping mixture is smooth and spreading consistency. Spread thin layer of topping around edge of crust over cooled filling.
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Reserve 8 whole raspberries for garnish. Arrange remaining raspberries over top of filling. Spoon and gently spread remaining topping over raspberries. Garnish with mint sprigs and reserved raspberries. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.
- Prep Time: 45 min
- Cook Time: 3 hr
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lemon Raspberry Pie