Weight Watchers Cream Pies

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Weight Watchers Cream Pies with peanut butter are rich, creamy, & light. They are sweet, but taste like peanut butter with all the guilt removed. These mini pies can be made easily & they also require a few simple ingredients. it is creamy and protein-rich. The mini cream pies of peanut butter are easily controlled and friendly to Weight Watchers. They prepare an individual pie in a muffin cup so that you can have the exact amount. One can eat them at parties, or with snacks/when they need sweets. Baking is not required & it is a fast recipe. Cool them down in the fridge & they are ready to be served. These Weight Watchers Cream Pies with peanut butter are rich in taste and low in points. It is a combination of correct flavor and well-being.

STATS:

  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Course: Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 minutes
  • Working time (total): 10 minutes
  • Size/serving: 1 mini pie
  • Total yield: 6 mini pies
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: No-bake

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk/electric mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Silicone muffin tray/cupcake liners
  • Spoon/spatula

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 light Graham cracker squares (low-point cookies)
  • ½ cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup powdered peanut butter
  • Two tablespoons light cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar substitute
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
  • Without fat whipped topping (Optional)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Graham Crackers:

  • Take one square to every mini pie base. Make a selection of low-point Graham crackers. Pound them thin/whole.

Greek Yogurt:

  • Creamy & protein is provided by Greek yogurt (fat-free). Ensure that it is plain and not sweetened. Opt to shun flowing yogurt.

Peanut Butter Powder:

  • It is light in the form of PB2 or other powders. Blends well with yogurt and cream cheese. Anti-caloric strong peanut taste.

Light Cream Cheese:

  • Use softened light or fat-free cream cheese. It thickens the filling till it becomes creamy. It should be low in points by avoiding the use of full-fat.

Sweetener:

  • Use grinding powder-like sugar under sweeteners to make them smooth. A mixture of stevia or Monk fruit is good. Do to your taste.

Vanilla Extract:

  • Gives fragrance and taste. The best result can be obtained using pure extract. Little goes a long way.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Take six papers to line the muffin tin
  2. Insert a single cookie/slice of toasted cracker at the bottom in each cup
  3. Put the cream, milk & cheese, Greek yogurt, & peanut sauce paste in a bowl
  4. Pour in the extract of vanilla & sugar
  5. Mix constantly until creamy & smooth
  6. If the resulting mixture gets too thick, add the almond milk
  7. Carefully spoon the filling onto the pastry crusts
  8. Use a spoon to smooth the tops
  9. A tiny spoonful of free of fat whipped topping is optional
  10. Fridge for one to two hours
  11. Enjoy it cold

TIPS:

  • For easy release, use the silicone cupcake molds.
  • As a result of a thicker texture, chill longer.
  • To texture & extra points, toss bits of peanuts on top.
  • For quicker chilling, freeze them for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In the case of added taste, try cinnamon or chocolate powder.
  • Add optional free-from-sugar chocolate chips as a garnish.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store any extra pies in the freezer in a sealed bag. Store for at least three days. It’s best served cold.

FREEZER:

  • Arrange each pie in a freezer-safe box after packing it. For no less than a month, freeze. Before serving, let it cool in the freezer.

FAQs:

Do I have to use regular peanut butter?

  • It will raise the points, but yes. The peanut butter powder makes the recipe light. Ordinary peanut butter as well contributes fat.

Can I omit cream cheese?

  • Yes, and it will be different in texture. The cream cheese provides moist rich texture resembling that of a cheesecake. You may substitute it with additional Greek yogurt.

Is it feasible to make this dairy-free?

  • Yes. Make use of Greek-style dairy-free yogurt & cream cheese. Plant milk is also used & the ingredient of the crust is checked.

What other filling can I place in the crust?

  • Waffle points/crushed graham crackers are used. Pat them in the bottom to give a more solid crust.

Will I be able to put toppings?

  • Oh, yes, but not heavy. Put in a spoonful of fruit/ whipped cream/some chocolate curls. Put down any bonus points.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 90
Carbs: 10g
Total carbs: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 50mg
Protein: 6g
Serving size: 1 mini pie
Sodium: 120mg
Serving: 6
The total Weight Watchers points per serving for Weight Watchers–Friendly Mini Peanut Butter Cream Pies is estimated at 2 to 3 points.