Weight Watchers Recipes
Lightened-Up Chocolate Meringue Pie (Weight Watchers)
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Chocolate Meringue Pie
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Lightened-Up Chocolate Meringue Pie without compromising your wellness goals. Each bite is a delightful treat, and you won’t believe it’s a healthier version!
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Filling:
- 1 cup sugar substitute (like Swerve)
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup light butter
For the Meringue Topping:
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar substitute (like Swerve)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (substitute for shortening)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
For the Pie Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt.
- Incorporate unsweetened applesauce until the mixture takes on a texture resembling coarse crumbs.
- Stir in water until the mixture forms a ball.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
For the Chocolate Filling:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar substitute, unsweetened cocoa powder, and all-purpose flour.
- Blend in unsweetened almond milk and vanilla extract.
- Beat the egg yolks and stir them into the mixture.
- Add the light butter and heat, stirring until the butter is melted.
- Pour the chocolate filling into an unbaked pie shell.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the pie is no longer ‘wobbly’ when shaken.
For the Meringue Topping:
- While the pie bakes, prepare the meringue topping:
- In a fresh bowl, whip the egg whites until they reach a soft peak consistency.
- Gradually add sugar substitute and cream of tartar, beating constantly, until stiff peaks form.
Assembling the Pie:
- Once the chocolate filling is set, remove the pie from the oven.
- Spread the meringue topping evenly over the hot filling, making sure to seal the edges to prevent shrinking.
- Return the pie to the oven and bake until the meringue is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
Weight Watchers Note:
- Use sugar substitutes and whole wheat flour to reduce SmartPoints.
- Opt for unsweetened applesauce to replace shortening for a lower-fat alternative.
Nutrition (per serving):
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 8 servings)
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 94mg
- Sodium: 70mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Delight in the guilt-free joy of this Lightened-Up Chocolate Meringue Pie as a satisfying and delicious dessert option.