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Lemon Raspberry Layered Pie

A bright, fresh, and easy dessert featuring layers of tart lemon curd, sweet raspberries, and a creamy topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American, Summertime
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pinch of salt
Lemon Layer
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Raspberry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (if frozen, thaw and drain)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin + 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for a firmer set)
Creamy Topping
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh raspberries and lemon zest for garnish

Method
 

Make the crust
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, egg yolks, and whole egg until smooth.
  2. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 7–10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until glossy. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if desired.
  4. For a firmer set, dissolve 1 teaspoon gelatin in 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the warm lemon curd.
  5. 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
  1. In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until raspberries break down, about 5 minutes.
  2. If desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened, or for a clearer set, dissolve gelatin in cold water and stir in.
  3. Let the raspberry mixture cool to room temperature before spooning it over the chilled lemon layer.
  4. Chill another 1–2 hours to set.
Whipped topping and assembly
  1. Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Apply over the raspberry layer.
  2. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest.
Serve
  1. 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.