Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 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:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the finely crushed graham crackers, melted butter (or butter substitute), and Swerve granulated (or your preferred sugar substitute).
- Grease a pie pan, then press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes, then allow it to cool.
For the Lemon Pie Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the fat-free cream cheese until it’s smooth.
- 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.
- Add the fresh lemon juice, and taste the mixture as you add it to reach your desired level of lemon flavor.
- Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust.
- 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!
