Description
Easter Swirl Pie is a stunning dessert that captures the spirit of spring with its vibrant pastel colors and rich flavors. This delightful pie features a creamy filling and a buttery crust, making each bite a perfect blend of texture and taste. Ideal for Easter celebrations, potlucks, or family gatherings, this recipe is not only visually impressive but also easy to prepare, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can create this show-stopping treat. The colorful swirls allow for creativity—customize the flavors with your favorite fruits or spices. Prepare it ahead of time for a hassle-free dessert option that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (or fruit purees)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the pie crust into a pie dish and trim any excess dough.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide the filling into bowls and add food coloring or fruit purees to achieve desired shades.
- Spoon dollops of each colored filling into the crust and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set in the center. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg