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Easter Swirl Cheesecake Pie

Easter Swirl Cheesecake Pie

Discover a creamy, festive Easter Swirl Cheesecake Pie with a smooth cream cheese filling and colorful pastel swirls, perfect for holiday celebrations and sweet treats. This easy-to-make pie features a crunchy graham cracker crust and luscious, customizable swirled cheesecake layers that delight the eyes and palate.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring in pastel pink, blue, yellow, green (as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Start by crushing the graham crackers finely and mixing them thoroughly with melted butter. Press this crumb mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form an even, compact crust that will crisp up nicely during baking.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Then mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined. This mixture forms the luscious base of your pie.
  3. Divide and Color the Filling: Portion the filling into separate bowls based on how many colors or swirls you want. Add gel food coloring drops to each bowl, mixing gently until you reach your desired pastel shades.
  4. Create the Swirls: Spoon different colored batters alternately onto the crust, creating dollops of color. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl through the colors to form beautiful marbled patterns without overblending.
  5. Bake and Cool: Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 40-50 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. Allow the pie to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to firm up perfectly.

Notes

  • Soften cream cheese and eggs to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps and ensure smooth blending.
  • Mix just until combined after adding eggs to keep the cheesecake light and tender.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without thinning the batter.
  • Press the crust firmly and chill before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
  • Allow the pie to cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar to minimize cracks.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free crust substitution)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Easter dessert, cheesecake pie, colorful swirls, festive dessert, creamy cheesecake, holiday dessert