Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Pecan Cheesecake Pie – WW-Friendly Version

✅ Makes: 8 slices

✅ Estimated WW Points: 4–5 points per slice (depending on brands used)

📝 Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 5 sheets light graham crackers, crushed (3 points)
• 2 tablespoons light butter or margarine, melted (3 points)
• 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (0 points – helps bind and reduce butter)

Cheesecake Layer:

• 1 (8 oz) block fat-free or 1/3 less fat cream cheese (4–6 points)
• 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt (0 points)
• 1/4 cup zero-calorie sweetener (like monk fruit, erythritol, or stevia)
• 1 large egg (0 points)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (0 points)

Pecan Topping:

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (5 points)
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup (0 points)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute (like Swerve Brown or monk fruit golden)
• Pinch of salt and cinnamon (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish with nonstick spray.
2. Make the crust: Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and applesauce. Press firmly into the bottom of the pie dish. Bake for 5–7 minutes, then let cool.
3. Make cheesecake filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add sweetener, vanilla, and egg. Blend well.
4. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth it out.
5. Make pecan topping: In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, sugar-free syrup, brown sugar substitute, and a pinch of salt/cinnamon.
6. Spoon pecan topping evenly over the cheesecake filling.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let cool, then chill in the fridge at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
8. Slice into 8 servings and enjoy chilled!

🧮 WW Points Breakdown (approximate):

💡 Tips:

• Want it zero points per slice? Skip the crust and reduce pecans to 1 tbsp total. Bake in muffin tins lined with cupcake wrappers for portion control.
• Use fat-free cream cheese and egg whites to cut even more points.
• Add a dollop of fat-free whipped topping for 0 points extra flair.