Description
The Easter Swirl Pie is a light, creamy, no-bake dessert with a smooth cream cheese filling and a graham cracker crust. Its simple preparation and festive flavor make it perfect for spring gatherings like Easter, offering a sweet, indulgent treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 pre-made graham cracker crust
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Begin by softening the cream cheese. Leave it out for about 30 minutes before using, or microwave it in 10-second intervals if you’re in a hurry.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping, stirring carefully until everything is evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-made graham cracker crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing it to set properly before serving.
- Garnish with any additional toppings if desired, such as colorful sprinkles or fresh fruit for a festive touch.
Notes
- This pie is perfect for making ahead. It benefits from chilling for at least 2 hours, but can be prepared a day before serving.
- Feel free to use a homemade graham cracker crust or experiment with other crusts, such as a chocolate cookie or shortbread crust.
- For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest or almond extract to the filling.
- This pie can be made gluten-free if you use a gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- If you prefer a more homemade touch, you can substitute the whipped topping with whipped heavy cream or Greek yogurt.
- To make it more festive for Easter, decorate the top with candy eggs, colorful sprinkles, or pastel-colored food dye.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg