Description
Springtime whispers delightfully through this Easter Swirl Pie, blending creamy cheesecake layers with pastel-hued swirls of pure joy. Delicate flavors and playful colors make this dessert a festive centerpiece you’ll want to share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 food coloring colors (pastel shades)
Garnish (Optional):
- Easter sprinkles
- Candy eggs
- Marshmallow bunnies
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until silky and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and tenderly blend whipped topping throughout the mixture.
- Partition the cream mixture into separate containers, infusing each section with delicate pastel food colorings.
- Artfully deposit colorful dollops across the graham cracker crust, creating a playful color pattern.
- Delicately maneuver a toothpick or slender knife through the colored layers, generating an elegant marbled design.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the filling to completely solidify and set.
- Prior to serving, embellish the surface with festive Easter-themed sprinkles, decorative candy eggs, or whimsical marshmallow bunnies for a celebratory presentation.
Notes
- Adjust the food coloring gradually to achieve delicate pastel shades without overwhelming the creamy texture.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to ensure a silky smooth consistency without lumps.
- Experiment with natural food colorings like beetroot powder or matcha for a healthier alternative to artificial colors.
- Opt for gluten-free graham cracker crust to make the dessert suitable for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the same delightful swirled effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg