Ingredients
Method
Make the crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix graham crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until moistened. Press into a 9-inch pie pan, making the edges tidy.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until set and fragrant. Cool on a rack, or chill the pressed crust for 1 hour for a true no-bake crust.
Lemon layer
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, egg yolks, and whole egg until smooth.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 7–10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter until glossy. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if desired.
- For a firmer set, dissolve 1 teaspoon gelatin in 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the warm lemon curd.
- Pour lemon curd into the cooled crust, cover with plastic wrap touching the curd, and chill until set, at least 1–2 hours.
Raspberry layer
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until raspberries break down, about 5 minutes.
- If desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened, or for a clearer set, dissolve gelatin in cold water and stir in.
- Let the raspberry mixture cool to room temperature before spooning it over the chilled lemon layer.
- Chill another 1–2 hours to set.
Whipped topping and assembly
- Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Apply over the raspberry layer.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest.
Serve
- Slice with a hot, clean knife for neat slices. Best served chilled and within 2–3 days.
Notes
Don't rush the lemon curd. For a no-bake option, use pre-made lemon curd. Gelatin is optional but effective for transport. Let the pie rest before slicing to avoid condensation on topping.