Description
Easter swirl cheesecake pie brings colorful spring charm to classic dessert lovers. Rich cream cheese filling mingles with pastel swirls, creating a festive centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (250 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 cup (100 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative and Optional Ingredients:
- Gel food coloring (pastel pink, blue, yellow, purple)
- Whipped cream
- Easter sprinkles
- Mini chocolate eggs or pastel candies
Instructions
- Craft the crust by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring even coverage along the sides and bottom. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to stabilize the base.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese until perfectly smooth and lump-free. Incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Separately whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture that will elevate the pie’s overall richness.
- Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining the volume and creating a fluffy, uniform filling. Be gentle to preserve the incorporated air.
- Partition the filling into four small bowls. Introduce gel food coloring in pastel Easter shades – soft pink, baby blue, pale yellow, and lavender. Stir each portion until color distributes evenly.
- Transfer the chilled crust from the refrigerator. Artfully spoon colored fillings in random dollops, layering and alternating hues. Use a toothpick to create elegant swirls, maintaining distinct color boundaries without over-mixing.
- Refrigerate the pie for 4-6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the filling to set completely and develop a firm, sliceable texture at 40°F.
- Before serving, embellish with whipped cream rosettes, festive sprinkles, and a scattering of miniature chocolate eggs or pastel candies for a celebratory presentation.
Notes
- Crust Perfection Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a sturdy, uniform base that won’t crumble when slicing.
- Cream Cheese Technique Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture without overmixing.
- Color Control Use gel food coloring for vibrant, concentrated Easter pastel shades that won’t water down the delicate cheesecake texture.
- Swirling Strategy Drag a toothpick or skewer gently through the colored layers, making minimal movements to maintain distinct, beautiful color segments without blending completely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg