Description
Delightful Easter swirl pie emerges as a festive dessert celebrating springtime flavors. Creamy layers and pastel swirls invite celebration, offering delicious comfort for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz/397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 34 drops each of pastel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, purple, or any Easter colors)
- whipped cream
- Easter sprinkles
- white chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into ultra-fine crumbs, guaranteeing uniform texture. Blend with granulated sugar and melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture resembling damp sand.
- Crust Molding: Press the crumb mixture meticulously into a 9-inch pie dish, using a spoon or measuring cup to compact the base and sides, ensuring a smooth, consistent foundation with no air pockets.
- Crust Setting: Bake in a preheated oven at 350F (175C) for 8-10 minutes until edges transform into a delicate golden-brown color. Alternatively, for a no-bake version, refrigerate the pressed crust for 30 minutes to solidify the base.
- Cooling Phase: Allow the crust to cool completely at room temperature, creating a stable platform for subsequent filling layers, which prevents potential structural collapse or moisture absorption.
Notes
- Crush Crackers Carefully: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create uniformly fine crumbs without large pieces, ensuring a smooth, consistent crust texture.
- Press Crust Precisely: Apply even, firm pressure when forming the crust to prevent crumbling and create a stable base that holds together when sliced.
- Temperature Matters: Allow the crust to cool completely before adding filling to prevent moisture buildup and maintain the crust’s crisp structure.
- Flexible Crust Option: Choose between baking or chilling the crust based on time constraints or personal preference, with both methods creating a solid pie foundation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg