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
- 3–4 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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