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Easter Swirl Pie

Easter Swirl Pie

Easter Swirl Pie is a festive, creamy dessert featuring colorful swirls of flavored filling that bring both visual appeal and delicious taste to your Easter celebrations. This easy-to-make pie combines a smooth cream cheese base with tangy sour cream, sweetened perfectly and infused with natural fruit purees or food coloring to create vibrant pastel swirls. Perfect for sharing, customizable to dietary needs, and served chilled, this recipe promises a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for spring gatherings.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 9-inch pre-made or homemade graham cracker or traditional pie crust

Filling

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Swirls

  • Food coloring or 1/2 cup (120 ml) fruit purees such as strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted dark or white chocolate for chocolate twist

Topping (Optional)

  • Whipped cream
  • Fresh berries
  • Edible flowers
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pie Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Press your pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan. If using a traditional crust, blind bake it for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden to prevent a soggy bottom. If using a graham cracker crust, no pre-baking is needed.
  2. Make the Creamy Filling: In a mixing bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is silky smooth and free of lumps. This forms the creamy base of your pie.
  3. Divide and Color the Filling: Split the filling into separate bowls depending on the number of swirl colors or flavors you want. Mix in your chosen food coloring or fruit purees until the desired hue and flavor are achieved.
  4. Create the Swirls: Spoon alternating dollops of each colored filling over the prepared pie crust. Using a skewer or knife, gently drag through the dollops to form elegant swirls. Take care not to overmix so the colors remain distinct.
  5. Chill and Set: Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, so the filling firms up properly and flavors meld beautifully.
  6. Serve: Optionally, top the chilled pie with whipped cream, fresh berries, edible flowers, or a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving on pastel-colored plates for a festive presentation.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth and lump-free filling.
  • Be gentle when swirling the filling to keep distinct pastel-colored patterns.
  • Chill the pie adequately to help it set and improve flavor.
  • Choose high-quality cream cheese and pure extracts to maximize flavor.
  • Try natural fruit purees instead of artificial food dyes for a fresh twist.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can freeze the pie for up to one month; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
  • Easter Swirl Pie is best served chilled; avoid reheating.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (if blind baking crust)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake and Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free crust used)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of pie)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Easter dessert, creamy pie, colorful swirls, cream cheese pie, no bake pie, festive dessert, spring dessert