Raspberry Cream Pie

Raspberry Cream Pie. Ra... Rasp... Raspberry. Somebody, please help me compose myself. �Are you ok? What's happening?� I won't be ok until I have this Raspberry Cream Pie. This utterly delightful dessert will make your hearts sing. I am 201% sure that you will love this extremely sweet dessert! *silence* �I absolutely agree with you on that! I want to eat it right now! Can I eat the photo instead?� *silence* Oh, no you can't. Ok, I think you're going to go wild here too, like me. Well, to tranquilize, we'll feed ourselves with raspberry information. Then maybe later... we can actually have a feast of raspberry cream pie.

Raspberry is the �edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family.� Raspberry is a perennial plant with woody stems and hollow core. According to Nature's Pride website, Raspberries are known as 'aggregate fruits' since they are a collection of drupelets, which are arranged around a hollow central cavity. Drupelets are small red fruits containing a seed. They are available in Mexico, The Netherlands, and Spain. Raspberries' sweetness and softness make it popular for salad, yogurt, juices, sauces, and stuffing cakes and cookies.

That's why I love them. *heavy breathing* Raspberries can be used fresh or dried and are commonly eaten out-of-hand. �When should we eat raspberries?� Good question. Still, according to Nature's Pride website, it is ok to eat raspberries when they are red, plump and tender. It should not be mushy. Mushiness can be a sign of spoilage or decay. You should store raspberries in the refrigerator.

For your health, raspberries are at you service. They are excellent if you are on a diet. Raspberries are cholesterol free fruits and low in fat and sodium. A cup of it only contains 64 calories. It also has a lot of essential vitamins and minerals. �A cup of fresh raspberries contains high levels of assorted vitamins and minerals needed for healthy body functions, including 186 mg of potassium, necessary for maintaining healthy blood pressure; 31 mg of calcium, needed for bone development and growth; and 167 combined mcg of lutein and zeaxanthin,� says Carol Sarao in Livestrong website. Lastly, raspberries are very high in antioxidants that are good weapons against cancer. Raspberries can slow cancer growth �by scavenging destructive free radical molecules in your body.�

Guys, let us--- �We want Raspberry Cream Pie right now!� Alright, alright. Just calm down. Don't worry, it won't run. But since you all crave for it... and me too, we'll let the feast of Raspberry Cream Pie begin! *winks* Now it is time for you to enjoy! The link to the recipe is found on the "Life in the Lofthouse" website below.