Easter Swirl Pie

Crust*:

2 c. graham cracker crumbs

1/2 c. melted butter

1/4 c. sugar 

Filling:

16 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

1/2 c. sour cream

Swirl Colors:

**Gel food coloring: pink, blue, yellow, green

whipped topping, optional

pastel sprinkles, optional

Preheat oven to 325. Spray 9" pie dish. Combine crust ingredients, press firmly into dish, bake 8-10 minutes, Cool completely. Combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, and sour cream. Split filling into 4 bowls and tint each with gel food coloring. Spoon colored fillings over crust and swirl gently with a toothpick. Bake 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Leave pie in oven for 15 minutes with the door open. Remove from oven and cool completely on counter. Refrigerate overnight before serving. Garnish with sprinkles or whipped topping if desired. Makes 1 pie

*may use store bought crust, or mini graham crusts (6 per pack)

**Gel food coloring maintains vivid colors, even after baking, & without thinning the batter.