WW Pecan Cream Pie

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The WW Pecan Cream Pie can be prepared in 4 hours and 30 minutes. This is a great dessert idea for Weight Watchers since the components for this are lighter and not too much in amount. Looking at the equipment for this WW Pecan Cream Pie, they are also not complicated. Steps to make this dessert are easy as well; you will just need patience to complete this dessert. Weight Watchers will definitely not feel guilty about having this delicious dessert. This pie becomes healthy and a lot lighter than the classic version. The filling becomes smooth, and the pecans provide a really nice taste to the overall recipe. The caloric count and WW points will remain lower. Make this fancy dessert for occasions, events, gatherings, tea time, celebrations, or as a sweet treat after lunch or dinner.

STATS:

  • Cuisine: American
  • Prep time: Twenty minutes
  • Cook duration: 10 minutes
  • Chilling time: Four hours
  • Portion size: 1 slice
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 8 slices
  • Total duration: 4 hours & 30 minutes
  • Caloric count: 210 kcal

EQUIPMENT:

  • Refrigerator
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Rubber spatula
  • Non-stick pan
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • Half a cup of fat-free whipped topping
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • One cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Half tsp butter extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Half cup chopped pecans
  • One reduced-fat graham cracker crust (prepared, 9 inches)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

FAT-FREE GREEK YOGURT:

  • The overall caloric count remains low with the use of fat-free Greek yogurt. The thickness and creaminess come along with the use of this component. Protein is also added to the dessert. Another option can be the use of low-fat ricotta cheese.

FAT-FREE WHIPPED TOPPING:

  • This fat-free whipped topping creates a much lighter filling for the pie. It also provides a fluffy element to it. It will also maintain the extra-rich feel of the pecans in this dessert. An alternative to that can be light whipped cream.

LIGHT BROWN SUGAR:

  • We will be using the light version of this since this is a Weight Watchers recipe. This includes a sweet taste, while being lighter, and a light caramel taste is also added to the dessert with its use. This component goes along with the pecans nicely. Monk fruit sweetener can also work fine for this recipe.

CORNSTARCH:

  • The main job of cornstarch in this recipe is to prepare a thicker filling for this dessert. Tapioca starch or arrowroot powder can work fine in the place of this ingredient.

UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK:

  • We will be needing milk for the smoother consistency of the filling, so we use this unsweetened almond milk so that the overall dessert remains low in fat content and does not increase many WW points. Skim milk can also be an idea.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • The dessert’s taste improves with the use of vanilla extract. A substitute option for this can be maple syrup.

BUTTER EXTRACT:

  • Since this is a Weight Watchers recipe, we will avoid the use of heavy butter and rather use the extract of it so that the dessert gets the butter taste in it. For substitution, try using margarine, but in a tiny quantity.

SALT:

  • The pecan taste gets improved by the use of salt, and it can also maintain any extra level of sweetness in the dessert.

CHOPPED PECANS:

  • These are the main ingredients for this recipe that will provide the main taste in the pie. Crunchiness also comes along with the use of pecans in this dessert. Another option for you to consider can be walnuts.

REDUCED-FAT GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:

  • We will use this as the base of the pie, which will not include many WW points in your diet plan. This product will also contribute to the addition of sweetness. Another option is oat crust.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Whisk salt, cornstarch, brown sugar, and almond milk in the saucepan.
  2. Then cook them on top of a medium flame by mixing to create a thick mixture.
  3. Take the saucepan away from the flame, and add butter extract and vanilla to it.
  4. Stir them properly and then let the mix cool down.
  5. Make a mixture of whipped topping & Greek yogurt in a bowl.
  6. Then, include the mixture from the saucepan in this bowl.
  7. Also, include half the amount of pecans in the bowl as well.
  8. Transfer this complete mix over the graham cracker crust.
  9. Spread the remaining pecans over the filling.
  10. Then comes the refrigeration of this pie for about 4 hours.
  11. After that, your pecan cream pie is ready for you to eat.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Eating this dessert in its cool form after it has been refrigerated will be the best time to enjoy it.
  • To make it look nice, you can include whipped cream (fat-free) as a topping over the pie.
  • If you desire some extra flavor on the pie, try spreading a small amount of cinnamon.

TIPS:

  • Be sure that you wait for the filling in the saucepan to cool down first before you mix it up with the yogurt mix.
  • When mixing the complete mix for the pie, be sure not to mix it too much, or the pie filling will not remain as fluffy as desired.
  • Rather than just including chopped pecans, you can try toasting them for a twist in flavor.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You will need some covering for the pie if you desire its refrigeration, and keep it for only 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Cut pieces of the pie first and then freeze them. The maximum time to keep the pie is only 1 month.

FAQs:

What to do if I require the skipping of nuts?

  • You can exclude the use of pecans from your dessert recipe. If you need an alternative, try the use of crushed graham crackers.

Will it be okay if I prepare my own crust at home?

  • You can definitely try making your own crust, just be sure to utilize the products that are low in fat.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: 6 points

Protein: 6 g

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Sodium: 220 grams

Potassium: 190 g

Total carbs: 22 g

Net carbs: 18 g

Iron: 1.4 g

Fiber: 4 grams

Calories: 210 kcal

Calcium: 120 g