Weight Watchers Cherry Dessert

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The Weight Watchers Cherry Dessert recipe is sweet, soft, and filling, but without that additional guilt. It is a juicy cherry, creamy layers, with a light crust dessert that is satisfying yet meets your WW objectives. The Weight Watchers Timeless Cherry Dessert Recipe is suitable during any season or time of the year. It brings balance to the table, whether you need it on holidays, get-togethers, or weekly desserts. This dessert is fast to put together, simple to divide, and fits in a meal schedule. It can be served cold to give you a refreshing after-taste or slightly warm. Store it in your fridge as an easy-to-make dessert or freeze it when you feel like it. It is a crowd pleaser but with a twist of health.

STATS

  • Diet: Weight Watchers-Friendly, Low-Fat
  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 to 3 hours
  • Total Time: All most 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Method: No-bake

EQUIPMENT

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk/ hand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9-inch pie dish (if using homemade crust) or pre-made crust tin
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Plastic wrap/ lid for covering

INGREDIENTS

  • One packet (0.9 ounces) Sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • A single cup of unsweetened almond milk / cold skim milk.
  • One jar (8 ounces) Thawed without fat whipped topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
  • One reduced-fat graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 can (20 ounces) No sugar added cherry pie filling.

INGREDIENT NOTES

Pudding mix:

  • It is light and creamy with sugar-free vanilla pudding mix.

Milk:

  • Skim milk or almond milk is good and reduces the amount of calories.

Whipped topping:

  • Select fat free types to get light and low points.

Graham crust:

  • Just use store-bought reduced-fat crust. You may also do it yourself by taking crushed graham crackers and low-cal margarine.

Cherry filling:

  • Fruity flavored no sugar added canned cherry pie filling has less points.

Almond flavor:

  • Adds the cherry flavor with the aroma of bakery products.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Beat cold milk and pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Mix in the whipped topping & almond essence till smooth.
  3. Sprinkle the pudding evenly over the graham cracker crust.
  4. Smooth out the cherry pie filling.
  5. Now Cover it & put in the freezer for at least two to three hours till completely set.
  6. Slice & serve cold.

TIPS

  • Allow to refrigerate longer to attain firmer slices.
  • Apply using a silicone spatula for a smooth even coat.
  • Before serving add some slivered almonds or fresh cherries as garnish.
  • To reduce the points, substitute a crushed fiber cereal crust with light margarine.
  • Refrigerate for two hours before serving. It helps to establish the layers.
  • Using a glass dish allows the cherry layer to be shown and ensures consistent baking.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Preserve the cupcakes in a sealed container in your freezer for no longer than four days. They taste greater and have a better texture when cooled.

FREEZER:

  • Cover each cupcake securely in foil wrap and keep it in a tightly sealed container/jar. Freeze for at least one month. Thaw overnight in the freezer. When this texture make soft then, it’s taste will be robust.

FAQS

Can I use other types of pie fillings?

  • Yes. Use no sugar added blueberry, strawberry or peach filling.

Is it feasible to make it dairy free?

  • Yes. Use almond milk as your base and free of dairy cream that is whipped.

Can I eliminate the crust?

  • Yes. Make it crustless and layer in a jar or cup and you have a lower point version.

Is it travel friendly?

  • Yes. Chill well beforehand. Let it cool until serving.

Can I do this with fresh cherries?

  • Yes. Just pit the cherries and cook them briefly in a dab of stevia or monk fruit sweetener.

What is its shelf life?

  • Don’t leave it out for more than an hour. Refrigerate to make safe to eat.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 120
Total Carbs: 24g
Carbs (Net): 22g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 2g
Fat: two g
Sodium: 170mg
Calcium: 60mg
Iron: 0.6mg
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Serving Size: 1 slice
Serving: 8 total slices
The Weight Watchers Timeless Cherry Dessert is estimated to have three (3) Smart Points per serving.