Cold Raspberry Pie

In light that "summer" is almost over, I thought I would post one of our VERY favorite summer desserts. I found this recipe a few years ago and have made it often. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. 


The recipe reads "you'll love it" and so far we definitely have! I don't see that changing anytime soon either. :) Last summer I also made this recipe substituting the raspberry gelatin and frozen raspberries with peach. It was delicious. 


1 Graham Cracker Crust

2 Cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Mix ingredients together and press into a greased 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate until firm.

Cream Cheese Middle

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 pint whipping cream

-I have also used coolwhip rather then whipping my own cream, it worked fabulously if you are short on time-


In a large bowl beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. In a seperate bowl whip cream. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture and sread over prepared crust. Place back into refrigerator until raspberry topping is ready. 


Raspberry Topping

1 1/4 cups water
1 (6 oz.) package raspberry flavored gelatin
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (10 oz.) package of frozen raspberries undrained


Bring water to a boil. Combine all ingredients except raspberries in a medium sized bowl. Allow mixture to cool in refrigerator until syrupy. Thaw frozen raspberries slighly in microwave. Stir into cooled gelatin mixture. Use immediately to top cream cheese layer of Raspberry Pie.


Refrigerate over night. Serves 6 to 8.