Description

Easter Swirl Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring colorful pastel swirls of creamy sweetened cream cheese mixture set in a graham cracker crust. This make-ahead pie is perfect for Easter or spring celebrations, offering a refreshing and visually stunning treat that combines smooth cream cheese, whipped topping, and subtle lemon flavor with a tender crumbly crust.

Ingredients

Crust

1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust

Filling

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1½ cups whipped topping, plus extra for garnish
Food coloring (pink, yellow, blue, or pastel colors)

Garnish

Pastel sprinkles (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until fully combined and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until incorporated, creating a smooth, fluffy mixture.
Create pastel colors: Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly into three or four small bowls, depending on how many colors you want. Add a few drops of different food coloring to each bowl to make pastel shades such as pink, yellow, and blue. Stir each bowl until the color is evenly mixed.
Assemble the pie: Spoon alternating dollops of each colored mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the colors together gently, forming a beautiful marbled pattern. Avoid overmixing to maintain distinct swirls.
Chill the pie: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set and firm.
Garnish and serve: Just before serving, top the pie with additional whipped topping and sprinkle with pastel sprinkles if desired for a festive finish.

Notes

This pie requires no baking, making it an easy and quick dessert option.
Prepare the pie at least 4 hours in advance to allow proper chilling and setting.
For a homemade crust, combine 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs with ¼ cup sugar and 6 tablespoons melted butter; press the mixture into a pie dish and chill before filling.
Use gentle folding and swirling techniques to maintain the integrity of the pastel colors in the filling.