Easter Swirl Pie

Ingredients

Ingredients

The Crust:

2 ½ cups (250 g) graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla cookie crumbs)

½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted

2 tbsp sugar

The Swirled Filling:

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream

½ cup (100 g) powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk

Gel food coloring (pastel pink, blue, yellow, purple, etc.)

For Garnish:

Whipped cream

Easter sprinkles

Mini chocolate eggs or pastel candies

Directions

Preparation:

1: Prepare the Crust

In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish, using the back of a spoon or measuring cup to compact it.

Place the crust in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes while preparing the filling.

2: Make the Creamy Filling

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk, mixing until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.

3: Create the Swirl Effect

Divide the filling evenly into four small bowls.

Add a few drops of pastel gel food coloring to each bowl, creating pink, blue, yellow, and purple shades.

Spoon dollops of each color randomly into the prepared pie crust, layering different colors.

Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors together, creating a marbled effect. (Be careful not to overmix!)

4: Chill & Set

Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow it to firm up.

Before serving, top with whipped cream, Easter sprinkles, and mini chocolate eggs for a festive touch!

Cooking Notes:

For a firmer pie, freeze for 30 minutes before slicing.

Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to avoid watering down the filling.

To make ahead, prepare the pie up to 2 days in advance and keep refrigerated.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled with extra whipped cream and fresh berries.

Pair with a glass of milk or a pastel-colored Easter drink.

Use cookie cutters to cut fun shapes for kids!

Tips for the Best Swirl Pie:

Chill the mixing bowl and beatersbefore whipping the cream to help it whip faster.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the filling to keep it light and airy.

Swirl lightly to maintain the beautiful marbled effect without blending the colors too much.

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Chilling Time:

4 hours

Total Time:

4 hours 20 minutes