Description
Celebrate spring with this stunning Easter Swirl Pie! A crisp, buttery graham cracker crust holds a silky, creamy filling swirled with pastel colors for a festive and delightful dessert that’s perfect for any Easter gathering or spring celebration.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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2 ½ cups (250 g) graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla cookie crumbs)
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp sugar
For the Swirled Filling:
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
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½ cup (100 g) powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
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Gel food coloring (pastel pink, blue, yellow, purple, or preferred colors)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated.
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Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
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Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
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Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese, mixing until combined.
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Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
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Divide filling evenly into separate bowls (one for each gel color you plan to use). Add a few drops of different gel food coloring to each bowl and mix gently until you achieve desired pastel shades.
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Spoon dollops of each colored filling into the cooled crust, layering and swirling with a butter knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
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Chill pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
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Use pastel gel food coloring sparingly for soft, Easter-appropriate hues.
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You can substitute crushed vanilla wafers for the crust for a sweeter twist.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (except crust)
- Cuisine: American