Weight Watchers-friendly Lemon Pie Recipe

Lemon Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely crushed graham crackers (use reduced-fat or sugar-free for fewer points)
• 2 tbsp melted butter (use light butter or a butter substitute for fewer points)
• 1 tsp Swerve granulated (or your preferred sugar substitute)

For the Lemon Pie Filling:

• 8 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2/3 cup Swerve confectioners (or your preferred sugar substitute)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Crust:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the finely crushed graham crackers, melted butter (or butter substitute), and Swerve granulated (or your preferred sugar substitute).
3. Grease a pie pan, then press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides.
4. Bake for about 8-10 minutes, then allow it to cool.

For the Lemon Pie Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the fat-free cream cheese until it’s smooth.
2. Add the fat-free Greek yogurt, Swerve Confectioners (or your preferred sugar substitute), lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. Add the fresh lemon juice, and taste the mixture as you add it to reach your desired level of lemon flavor.
4. Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust.
5. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for a few hours, or you can freeze it for 1-2 hours before serving for a firmer texture.

This adjusted recipe reduces the overall points by using fat-free and sugar-free or reduced-fat ingredients. Make sure to adjust the ingredients and serving sizes as needed to fit your Weight Watchers points budget. Enjoy your delicious and lighter Lemon Pie!