Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie – Drizzle Me Skinny! Recipe enthusiasts

Looking for the ultimate dessert to enjoy this spring and summer season? Look no further than a homemade Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie! This light and fruity pie will take you back to your childhood days of indulging in fruit and jello pies, and at only 3 WW points per slice. But don’t be fooled by its low sugar and WW points content, this pie packs a powerful punch.

There’s nothing quite like the flavor explosion of fresh, juicy strawberries on a warm day. If you’re a fan of fruity pies, you won’t be disappointed with this one, and you won’t even be able to tell that it’s low in sugar. This pie is all about the bold berry taste that comes from the combination of vibrant strawberries and jello.

And the best part? It’s nestled in a homemade pie crust that’s sure to impress your friends and family. After making and baking the crust, the filling is a breeze and requires only five simple ingredients, one of which is water. So, although it isn’t entirely a no-bake strawberry pie, only the crust requires baking, not the filling. The result is a dessert that’s light, refreshing, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Why You Should Try This WW Strawberry Pie Recipe

• It’s a low-point dessert. How can you beat a 3-point dessert? There are other similar recipes out there for strawberry pies, but they often use store-bought pie shells, which makes the points higher. This simple homemade crust helps reduce the points! And who doesn’t love crust from scratch?
• It’s perfect for gatherings. This is the ultimate fruity dessert for spring and summer gatherings! Whether you are hosting a party, barbecue, or attending a potluck, this Jello strawberry pie will surely steal the show.
• Make-ahead. This fresh strawberry pie recipe is great to make ahead! You can make it the night before you need it and allow it to set overnight. Then, wake up, and it’s ready to go. I love doing this because I don’t have to wait around for it to set. It seems like the hardest part is being patient enough for that!

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Number of Servings: 8
• Time to Cook: 35 minutes
• WW Points Per Recipe: 3

Ingredients Needed for Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie

For the crust:

• 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2-4 tablespoons cold water
• 3 tablespoons I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter (Light)
• 1 tablespoon low-calorie sweetener or sugar (I used monk fruit with erythritol)

For the filling:

• 1 (16 oz.) container of fresh strawberries (ends cut off, sliced or quartered)
• 1 package zero-sugar strawberry Jell-O
• 6 tablespoons low-calorie sweetener (or sugar) 
• 1 ¼ cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions for Making Weight Watchers Strawberry Pie (Step by Step)

Bake the crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Add the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix to disperse the baking powder and sweetener.
3. Add the cold water and melted butter, forming a dough with your hands. (Start with 2 tablespoons of water and slowly add more until the mixture is no longer crumbly).
4. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Roll out the dough between plastic wrap pieces and then transfer it to a greased 9-inch pie tin.
6. The dough will fit the pan exactly; you might have to work it with your fingers. It will feel thin, but the baking powder helps it puff up a bit.
7. Bake the crust for 25 minutes with pie weights (line the crust with foil or parchment and fill with dry rice or beans).
8. Remove the pie weights and bake the crust for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until it is thoroughly baked and golden brown.

While the crust is cooling, you can make the filling.

1. Bring the water and cornstarch to a simmer, allowing it to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
2. Take the mixture off the heat. Add the preferred sweetener and Jell-O, mixing to dissolve.
3. Allow the mixture to thicken for 5 to 10 minutes, then add the sliced strawberries so the warmth can slightly soften them.

4. Stir the ingredients to evenly coat the strawberries with the Jell-O mixture.

5. Transfer the filling to the pie crust and allow it to set in the refrigerator for four hours minimum before serving.

Variations and Substitutions

• Experiment with different Jello flavors! Try lemon, orange, raspberry, or other fruity flavors that taste delicious with strawberries. This is a fun way to make the recipe your own.
• If you prefer, you can use granulated sugar instead of a low-calorie sweetener. You can use the same amount of sugar. This will increase the WW points to 6 points per slice.
• Upgrade the healthy strawberry pie’s presentation by serving it with additional fresh strawberries, mint, or fat-free whipped topping, such as Cool Whip! You can even enjoy this with ice cream if you have some extra points to use up.
• Want to make this dessert entirely zero points? Make it crustless! The only ingredient in the filling that has points is the cornstarch, but it is three points for the entire pie, so once the amounts are divided into portions, it isn’t enough to affect the points. To make it crustless, spray a pie tin or other baking dish and make the filling as usual. Pour the filling in and allow it to set, then slice and serve the gelatin dessert.
• If you don’t want to make a homemade pie crust, that’s understandable. You can make an easy strawberry jello pie with a pre-made graham cracker crust or store-bought pie dough. Keep in mind that this will affect the WW points. 

Tips and Tricks for Making Weight Watchers-Friendly Strawberry Jello Pie

• When making the pie crust, it is important to be careful and avoid over-mixing the dough. This can cause the crust to become tough or overly chewy. To ensure a tender crust, make sure the dough is thoroughly chilled before rolling it out. You can chill it before and after rolling it to keep it cold when it goes into the oven.
• Pie weights are necessary to prevent the crust from shrinking. In case you don’t have dry beans or rice, you can use granulated sugar as an alternative. First, line the crust with foil and then add the sugar. You can still work with the sugar in other recipes afterward, and toasted sugar is actually delicious in many desserts!
• If you want your strawberry pie to have a looser consistency, use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch instead of 3.
• Take your time when letting the pie set. Don’t slice it too soon, or it will be runny, but trust me, the wait is worth it!
• This pie will remain fresh for 3-4 days when stored properly in the refrigerator. Make sure to cover it with a lid or wrap.

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