Description
Classic Easter swirl pie delights with its creamy layers and festive design. Pastel-colored filling and buttery crust create a memorable dessert you’ll cherish during springtime celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 crackers, crushed)
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 3–4 drops pastel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, purple, or any Easter colors)
- whipped cream
- Easter sprinkles
- white chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing firmly into a pie dish. Bake at 350F (175C) for 8-10 minutes until golden, then cool completely to create a sturdy foundation.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, then blend with sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Fold in whipped heavy cream until achieving a luxurious, uniform texture.
- Color Infusion: Divide filling into separate bowls, introducing pastel food coloring to create a vibrant palette. Gently swirl colors throughout the pie, using a toothpick to craft an elegant marbled design.
- Finishing Touch: Chill pie for 4-6 hours to solidify and marry flavors. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, festive sprinkles, or delicate white chocolate shavings to elevate the spring-inspired dessert.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Crumbling: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the pie dish to create a stable, compact base that won’t fall apart when serving.
- Master Color Blending: Add food coloring sparingly and gradually, mixing gently to achieve soft pastel shades without over-saturating the filling’s delicate texture.
- Smooth Filling Technique: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and beat thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky-smooth foundation for the swirled design.
- Chill for Perfect Set: Refrigerate the pie for the full 4 hours minimum, allowing flavors to develop and helping the filling achieve an ideal firm yet creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg