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Easter Swirl Cheesecake Pie

Easter Swirl Cheesecake Pie
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The Easter Swirl Cheesecake Pie is a festive and creamy dessert featuring a smooth cheesecake filling with vibrant pastel swirls, perfect for Easter celebrations. It combines a buttery graham cracker crust with rich, tangy cream cheese filling, decorated with colorful swirls that are both visually stunning and delicious. Easy to prepare and customizable, this pie is ideal for holiday entertaining and can be made ahead for convenience.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Crust

  • 1 9-inch graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)

Decorative Elements

  • Assorted pastel food coloring (a few drops of each color)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Press a pre-made or homemade graham cracker crust evenly into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure it reaches all edges for a sturdy base. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
  2. Mix the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined and silky.
  3. Divide and color the filling: Separate the cheesecake batter into several small bowls according to the number of swirl colors desired. Add a few drops of different pastel food coloring to each bowl and gently mix until the color is uniform. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture stability.
  4. Create the swirls: Drop spoonfuls of the colored batter alternately on top of the crust in the pie pan. Use a knife or toothpick to carefully swirl the colors together, creating a marbled effect. Do not over-swirl to keep colors distinct and vibrant.
  5. Bake and cool: Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 45-50 minutes until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set fully before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Mix the batter only until just combined to ensure a smooth texture and prevent air bubbles.
  • Bake at a low, steady temperature to achieve a creamy, crack-free filling.
  • Swirl the colors gently to maintain distinct, pretty swirls.
  • Chill the pie thoroughly, preferably overnight, to let flavors meld and texture firm up.

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