Raspberry Pie

Raspberry pie is a classic dessert featuring a sweet-tart filling of fresh or frozen raspberries, typically encased in a flaky pastry crust. Common ingredients include raspberries, sugar, a thickener like cornstarch or flour, and sometimes lemon juice or spices. While pies have European roots, raspberry pie is a beloved staple in American home baking, especially during the summer berry season.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and sugar, primarily from the fruit and added sweeteners, with a moderate amount of fat from the buttery crust. It provides some dietary fiber and antioxidants from the raspberries, with a typical slice containing roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	220 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Calcium	25 mg
Phosphorus	55 mg

Per 1 slice (1/8 of a 9-inch pie, approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Raspberries are a member of the rose family, and their hollow core is a distinctive feature. Nutritionally, they are one of the lowest-sugar fruits, making their natural tartness a perfect counterpoint to the sweet pie filling.