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Easter Swirl Pie

Easter Swirl Pie

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  • Author: Grace Sullivan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 32 minutes
  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pie (8 servings) 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate the season with this festive Easter Swirl Pie—a vibrant dessert featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with luscious, tangy lemon curd and rich raspberry curd swirled together into a work of edible art. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this pie brings a burst of color and flavor to your table.


Ingredients

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For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 34 tablespoons ice water

For the Lemon Curd:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

For the Raspberry Curd:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup pureed fresh or thawed frozen raspberries (strained if desired for a smoother texture)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven & Prepare Crust:

    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Blind Bake the Crust:

    • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Transfer the dough to the pan, trim the edges, and prick the bottom with a fork.
    • Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake for 12 minutes, then remove the weights and paper.
  • Prepare the Lemon Curd:

    • In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest over medium-low heat.
    • Stir continuously until the mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated.
  • Prepare the Raspberry Curd:

    • In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, eggs, raspberry puree, and lemon juice.
    • Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in the butter until smooth.
  • Assemble the Pie:

    • Spoon dollops of the lemon curd into the pre-baked crust. Add dollops of raspberry curd on top.
    • Using a skewer or knife, gently swirl the two curds together to create a marbled effect. Do not overmix—you want distinct ribbons of each flavor.
  • Bake & Cool:

    • Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the curd filling is just set.
    • Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra festive touch, garnish with fresh berries or a sprig of mint before serving.
  • The pie is best enjoyed chilled, which also helps the curds to firm up nicely.
  • You can prepare the curds a day ahead and assemble the pie on the day of serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: ~350 kcal
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg