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Delightful Easter Swirl Pie Recipe

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This Delightful Easter Swirl Pie is a festive and colorful dessert perfect for spring celebrations. Featuring a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling divided into vibrant shades, swirled beautifully in a flaky pie crust, this pie is both visually stunning and deliciously smooth. Ideal for Easter gatherings or any special occasion, it’s topped optionally with whipped cream for added richness.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring (various colors)

Optional Topping

  • Whipped cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out your pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges to create a neat border.
  2. Blind bake the crust: Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights to prevent bubbling. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. Remove the weights and parchment paper, then allow the crust to cool completely.
  3. Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Color the filling: Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly into several small bowls. Add different gel food coloring to each bowl to create your desired palette of colors.
  5. Assemble the pie: Spoon dollops of each colored filling into the baked pie crust. Using a knife, gently swirl the colors together to create a beautiful marbled effect without overmixing.
  6. Bake the pie: Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake the pie for 35-40 minutes. The filling should be set but retain a slight jiggle in the center.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature before slicing. Serve optionally topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
  • Do not over-swirl the filling to maintain distinct colors and patterns.
  • The slight jiggle in the center after baking ensures a creamy texture once cooled.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without altering the filling’s consistency.
  • Blind baking the crust prevents sogginess from the creamy filling.

Keywords: Easter pie, cream cheese pie, swirl pie, colorful pie, festive dessert, holiday pie

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