Here’s a modified version of the Chocolate Pecan Delight recipe tailored for Weight Watchers, focusing on reduced calories and points:

Weight Watchers Chocolate Pecan Delight

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 8 oz fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (use a sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia for lower points)
  • 1 cup light whipped topping (like Cool Whip Lite), thawed
  • 1 small box (1 oz) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 small box (1 oz) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups skim milk (use fat-free milk for lower points)
  • 3 tablespoons pecans, chopped
  • 2 cups light whipped topping (like Cool Whip Lite), thawed

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour, butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup finely chopped pecans. Use your hands to work the mixture into a crumble. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Let it cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together both pudding mixes and skim milk until smooth. Add fat-free cream cheese and powdered sugar (or sugar substitute), and whisk until fully combined. Fold in 1 cup of light whipped topping.
  4. Pour the pudding mixture over the cooled crust in the baking dish. Spread 2 cups of light whipped topping over the pudding layer. Sprinkle with remaining chopped pecans.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: Approximately 250
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 12g
  • Protein: 6g

Weight Watchers SmartPoints (per serving): Approximately 6 SmartPoints

This version of Chocolate Pecan Delight reduces calories and sugar by using sugar-free pudding mixes and light whipped topping, while still delivering the delicious flavors of the original recipe. Enjoy this lighter dessert option!