The WW No-Bake 4th of July Swirl Pie is a yummy dessert and has 145 kcal. This recipe takes 4 hours and 20 minutes to prepare. Serve this pie for events, holidays, feasts, lunches, functions, breakfast, festivals, or get-togethers. It contains reduced-fat graham cracker pie crust, fat-free plain Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, powdered erythritol blend, vanilla extract, strawberries, lemon juice, blueberries, and water. We may pair this with sparkling lemon water, fruit cups, grilled chicken skewers, light lemonade, corn salad, veggie tray, turkey burgers, or pineapple chunks. Keep this WW No-Bake 4th of July Swirl Pie in the refrigerator for 4 days.
STATS:
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: Nil
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Butter knife
- Plastic wrap
- Measuring spoons
- Blender
- Spoon
- Small bowls
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Half cup fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- Quarter cup powdered erythritol blend
- 1 reduced-fat graham cracker pie crust
- Half cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tsp water
INGREDIENT NOTES:
FAT-FREE PLAIN GREEK YOGURT:
- Yogurt gives tanginess to maintain the sweet taste of the dessert. It gives light texture to the recipe while using less cream cheese. Include low-fat Greek yogurt if you are not using plain Greek yogurt.
REDUCED-FAT GRAHAM CRACKER PIE CRUST:
- It gives a sweet and crunchy base to the pie that pairs well with the creamy filling. Graham cracker crust keeps the dessert lighter as well. You may use reduced-fat vanilla wafers as an alternative.
POWDERED ERYTHRITOL BLEND:
- It makes the filling sweet without using sugar. This blend dissolves smoothly in the filling and keeps calories low. You may use powdered monk fruit sweetener as an alternative.
REDUCED-FAT CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese gives a rich and smooth texture to the pie. It blends easily with the yogurt & keep calories low. You may use light vegan cream cheese as per your preference.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- It improves the taste of the creamy filling and gives a warm flavor. Almond extract is good to include as an altenative.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice brightens the fruit taste and maintains the sweetness. You may replace it with lime juice as per your choice.
WATER:
- It makes the puree thin while blending. You may use a tsp of lemon juice as a substitute.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, dry the washed strawberries and blueberries properly.
- Make a smooth juice by blending strawberries and lemon juice in the blender.
- Then blend the blueberries in the blender; you may include one tsp of water to make the puree smooth.
- Beat reduced-fat cream cheese to make a smooth mixture in a large bowl.
- Include fat-free Greek yogurt, powdered erythritol blend, and vanilla extract, beat again.
- Spoon the filling evenly on the crust & put spoonfuls of strawberry on top.
- Then add blueberry puree between the strawberry puree and gently swirl to make a pattern.
- Cover the pie with the plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Lastly, slice the pie into 8 equal pieces and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRUIT:
- Watermelon Slices
- Mixed Berries
- Pineapple Chunks
- Grapes
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Water
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Sugar-Free Lemonade
- Berry-Infused Water
SNACKS:
- Fruit Salad
- Veggie Sticks
- Greek Yogurt Cup
- Rice Cakes
BBQ:
- Grilled Chicken
- Turkey Burgers
- Veggie Skewers
- Corn on the Cob
DESSERTS:
- Frozen Yogurt
- Fruit Kabobs
- Angel Food Cake
- Strawberry Parfaits
PARTY:
- Veggie Platter
- Cheese Cubes
- Whole Grain Crackers
- Shrimp Cocktail
COFFEE & TEA:
- Green Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Iced Coffee
- Hot Coffee
TOPPINGS:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Fresh Blueberries
- Light Whipped Topping
- Fresh Mint Leaves
TIPS:
- Use softened cream cheese in the recipe for the smoothest filling.
- Include water if the fruit puree is thick, then blend to make it smooth. .
- Swirl the fruit gently so the patterns do not mix to make the look better.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the swirl pie in the box and keep for four days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the pie and freeze for 30 months.
FAQs:
Is this pie good to prepare early?
- Prepare it 24 hours in advance and chill till needed to serve.
Are frozen berries good for this recipe?
- Yes, just drain the extra water, then blend to use in the pie.
What is the role of powdered erythritol blend?
- It dissolves easily in the filling and gives a smooth texture to the pie.
Is regular cream cheese a good choice for this recipe?
- Yes, but it will increase the calories and points in the pie.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Protein: 8 grams
Sodium: 220 mg
Net Carbs: 15 grams
Iron: 0.6 mg
Total Carbs: 18 grams
Calories: 145 kcal
Vitamin A: 350 IU
Fiber: 3 grams
Calcium: 120 mg
Potassium: 185 milligrams
Weight Watchers Points: 4 Points