Easter Swirl Pie
A vibrant and joyful dessert that celebrates the arrival of spring with layers of pastel-colored cream filling in a buttery pie crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pastel colors)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Press the pre-made pie crust into a pie dish and bake according to package instructions until golden. Let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the heavy cream along with the vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, ensuring the texture remains light and airy.
- Divide the mixture into separate bowls and add food coloring to each, creating lovely pastel shades.
- Using a spoon, dollop the different colored mixtures into the cooled pie crust, creating a beautiful swirl effect.
- Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the colors together without fully mixing them, allowing the vibrancy to shine through.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until it’s nicely set.
- Before serving, decorate the top with sprinkles for that extra fun and festive touch!
Notes
For smoother filling, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Feel free to play with colors for a stunning presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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