Description
This vibrant Easter Swirl Pie features a colorful cream cheese filling swirled beautifully in a perfectly baked pie crust. It’s a festive, no-bake filling pie that’s refrigerated and garnished with whipped cream, making it an eye-catching dessert perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
Garnish
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the pie crust will bake evenly.
- Prepare the pie crust: Roll out the pie crust and carefully place it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
- Bake the crust with weights: Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans to prevent bubbling. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust turns lightly golden. Remove parchment and weights, then allow the crust to cool completely.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Add flavoring and color: Stir in the vanilla extract, then divide the filling into separate bowls. Add different gel food coloring to each bowl to create vibrant shades as desired.
- Swirl the filling: Spoon dollops of each colored filling into the cooled pie crust. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the colors together to create a beautiful marbled effect.
- Chill the pie: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least two hours to set the filling properly before serving.
- Serve: Optionally, garnish the pie with whipped cream before slicing and serving to add an extra creamy touch.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese to achieve a smooth, creamy filling.
- The pie crust can be store-bought for convenience or homemade for a personal touch.
- Use gel food coloring to prevent the filling from becoming too thin or watery.
- Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the filling to avoid melting.
- This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Easter pie, cream cheese pie, colorful pie, swirl pie, no-bake filling, festive dessert, spring dessert
