Description
This Frosty Raspberry Cheesecake Pie is a refreshing and creamy dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, tangy raspberry filling, and a frosty texture, perfect for warm weather and special occasions.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
Extra raspberries (for garnish)
Whipped cream (for garnish)
Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Freeze for at least 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until creamy.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the Raspberries: Gently fold in the raspberries, being careful not to crush them completely.
- Assemble the Pie: Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Freeze: Cover and freeze the pie for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Serve: Remove from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra raspberries, whipped cream, or mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs or substitute with crushed nuts or gluten-free cookies.
- You can substitute raspberries with strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
- If you want a firmer pie, freeze it for an extra hour or two.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- The pie is best served frozen, but let it thaw for 10 minutes before slicing for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Frozen
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg