Description
This Easter Swirl Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert that’s perfect for spring celebrations. Creamy and colorful, it’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 store-bought or homemade graham cracker crust
Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Food coloring (pastel colors: pink, yellow, blue, purple)
Garnish:
- Sprinkles or candy eggs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Divide the filling evenly into 4 small bowls.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create pastel pink, yellow, blue, and purple mixtures. Stir each until the color is evenly blended.
- Spoon dollops of each colored filling randomly into the graham cracker crust.
- Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the colors together, being careful not to overmix.
- Smooth the top lightly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Before serving, top with sprinkles or candy eggs if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- This no-bake pie is perfect for Easter, spring parties, or a fun activity with kids.
- You can use gel or liquid food coloring, but go easy to keep the pastels soft.
- Use a chocolate cookie crust or Oreo crust for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
