Simple and rich, this WW Butterscotch Dessert Dip is sweet and creamy enough to take some seriously, without a whole lot of guilt. It is great to share at a party, family get-together, or as a cuddly snack at night. It is creamy and smooth and tastes just like butterscotch, that is warm tasting and caramel-like yet free of the big calories. Apple slices, strawberries, banana pieces, pretzels, or light cookies may be used to dip into it. WW Butterscotch Dessert Dip recipes can be prepared in advance; it is perfect in terms of meal prep or parties. The texture remains light and fluffy, & also only improves when cooled. It is a dessert that one can proudly share and have with.
STATS
- Diet: Weight Watchers friendly
- Course: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
- Time for prep: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
- Working time (total): 5 minutes
- Size/serving: 2 tablespoons
- Total yield: 8 servings
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Mode of cooking: No-cook
EQUIPMENT
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer/whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS
- One packet (1 ounce) of dry butterscotch pudding mix without sugar
- A single cup of chilled skim milk
- One cup of fat-free whipped cream (such as Cool Whip)
- Half a teaspoon of vanilla essence
INGREDIENT NOTES
Pudding mix:
- Use instant pudding with no sugar content to keep the points low & yet still get a creamy texture. Butterscotch is the traditional flavor and gives that rich, caramel-like flavor, but you can replace it with vanilla to make it soft or caramel to make it sweeter.
Milk:
- Skim milk helps in keeping the dessert low and light in fat content, but does not compromise the creaminess. It is best to avoid non-dairy milk unless it is stated on the pudding package that the pudding is compatible with it, because of the lack of setting in the texture.
Whipped topping:
- The dessert is light & fluffy as it contains fat-free whipped topping, which maintains a low level of fat. You should at all times ensure that it is thawed when folding it into the mix, as that gives it a light texture.
Vanilla extract:
- Chills out the flavor. It can be left out, but just a little will give the dessert a fuller flavor.
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a mixing dish, combine the pudding mix & cool milk.
- Beat with an electric mixer or whisk for 2 minutes to thicken.
- With the help of spatula fold it in the whipped topping.
- Add vanilla essence and stir till completely combined.
- For optimal flavor, move to a serving bowl & Before serving, let it sit in the cooler for at least 30 minutes.
TIPS
- Serve with apple slices, pretzels, strawberries, grapes, or low-fat graham crackers.
- When whipped topping has been added, do not mix it much to make it fluffy.
- To add a little spice, top off with finely chopped sugar-free butterscotch candies.
- Combine into a pie filling by putting it in a light graham cracker base.
- Multiply the serving by two to make plenty at a party; it can be refrigerated.
STORING INFORMATION:
Refrigerate:
- Preserve for at least two days in a tightly closed container. Before serving, give it a little stir.
Freezer:
- Not advised because the texture will deteriorate after thawing.
FAQs
May I prepare this in advance?
- Yes, it can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated.
Is it possible to freeze it?
- It is not considered good to freeze since the texture will break.
May I substitute regular pudding mix?
- Sure, but the Smart Points will be more.
What happened there is that I do not have whipped topping?
- You may whip in light cream, but it is not so stable.
May I replace it with almond or oat milk?
- It can only be so, assuming that it says on your pudding mix package that it is compatible with non-dairy milk.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)
Calories: 55
Carbs: 9g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Sodium: 150mg
Sugar: 2g
Iron: 0mg
Calcium: 30mg
The Weight Watchers-Friendly Butterscotch Dessert Dip Recipe is estimated to have two (2) SmartPoints per serving.