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Simple Easter Swirl Pie Recipe Everyone Will Love

Bettie Bakes
This Easter swirl pie recipe brings delight through baking. Vibrant hues & tasty flavors create an ideal dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Multiple small bowls (for dividing colored filling)
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Knife or toothpick (for creating swirls)
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Crushed chocolate cookies
  • ⅓ cup Butter melted

Filling Ingredients

  • 16 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 3 large Eggs
  • Gel food coloring pastel colors

Topping (Optional)

  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Colorful sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

🔸 Prepare the Crust

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  • Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.

🔸 Make the Cheesecake Filling

  • n a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and beat again until well incorporated.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Do not overmix.

🔸 Color and Swirl the Batter

  • Divide the cheesecake batter evenly into several bowls, depending on the number of colors you want.
  • Tint each portion of batter with a different pastel gel food coloring and stir gently until the color is uniform.
  • Spoon the different colored batters into the prepared crust, alternating colors.
  • Lightly swirl the batter using a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.

🔸 Bake and Chill

  • Bake the pie for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggles.
  • Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the pie cool inside for 1 hour.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

🔸 Decorate and Serve

  • Just before serving, top with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles if desired.

Notes

To get an excellent swirling effect, use gel food coloring. This keeps the batter smooth and bright. Don't overmix after adding eggs; that can cause cracks. Always chill the pie thoroughly before slicing. This ensures clean layers and a flawless presentation.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 24g
  • Protein: 6g
Values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used.