Description
A luscious pie featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy lemon filling, juicy raspberries, and a fluffy toasted meringue topping. A perfect balance of sweet, tart, and creamy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tbsp raspberry jam (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour mixture into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the filling is just set. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Once cooled, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam (optional) over the lemon filling.
- Arrange fresh raspberries evenly on top.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Spread the meringue over the raspberries, swirling peaks for decoration.
- Toast using a kitchen torch or under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully until golden brown.
- Top with extra raspberries and drizzle of lemon curd if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a sweeter pie, add more raspberry jam.
- Ensure the meringue is toasted just until golden to avoid burning.
- Chill the pie for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg