5-Star Easter Swirl Pie – Easy, Elegant, Irresistible
Spring is that time of year when everything feels fresh again. Flowers bloom, sunlight lingers longer, and kitchens begin to hum with soft pastels, delicate flavors, and sweet aromas. That’s exactly what inspired the Easter Swirl Pie—a dessert that’s as beautiful as a watercolor painting and as simple to make as any weeknight treat.
Equipment
- Equipment You’ll Need
- 9-inch springform pan or pie dish
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Rubber spatula
- Small bowls for coloring
- Toothpicks or skewers (for swirling)
Ingredients
- Ingredients for 5-Star Easter Swirl Pie With Alternatives
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or use crushed digestive biscuits
- 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar optional for sweetness
- For the Filling:
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Gel food coloring pastel pink, purple, blue, yellow
- Optional Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Edible flowers
- Mini chocolate eggs
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Easter Swirl Pie
- Step 1 – Prepare the Crust
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of your pie pan or springform pan using the back of a spoon or measuring cup.
- Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Step 2 – Whip the Cream
- In a cold bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Set it aside in the refrigerator.
- Step 3 – Make the Cream Cheese Base
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and powdered sugar. Beat until creamy.
- Step 4 – Fold in Whipped Cream
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Don’t overmix.
- Step 5 – Divide and Color
- Divide the mixture into 4 bowls.
- Add a drop of food coloring to each bowl (pink, yellow, blue, purple). Stir gently.
- Step 6 – Swirl the Magic
- Drop spoonfuls of each color randomly over the crust.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors—don’t overdo it!
- Step 7 – Chill Until Set
- Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (or overnight).
- Remove from the pan, garnish, and serve chilled.