Description
This delightful Easter Swirl Pie features a golden crust filled with a creamy, sweet cream cheese mixture swirled with pastel colors for a festive and eye-catching dessert that’s perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp edges.
- Blind bake crust: line with parchment paper, add pie weights or dried beans, and bake 10–15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove weights and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide filling into small bowls and add desired food coloring to each.
- Spoon colored fillings into crust in random dollops. Use a skewer or butter knife to swirl colors lightly.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before slicing. Optionally, top with whipped cream when serving.
Notes
- Use graham cracker crust for a different texture.
- Swap in almond or lemon extract for a flavor twist.
- Add fruit puree for extra taste and color.
- Make mini versions using muffin tins for individual servings.
- Use gel food coloring for best swirl definition and color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
