Chocolate Pudding Pie Lite Version
Indulge your chocolate cravings guilt-free with this luscious Chocolate Pudding Pie Lite Version! This recipe reimagines a classic dessert with a healthier twist, featuring a velvety homemade chocolate pudding made with low-fat milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and just a touch of sugar. Nestled in a crunchy pre-made graham cracker crust, this no-fuss pie is topped with light whipped topping for an airy finish and can be garnished with dark chocolate shavings for an extra touch of elegance. Ready in under 30 minutes (plus chilling time), this dessert is perfect for weeknight treats or special occasions where you want to impress without overloading on calories. Easy to make, decadently creamy, and irresistibly chocolatey—this is your go-to recipe for a lighter dessert everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made 9-inch crust Graham cracker crust
- 2 cups Low-fat milk
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Light whipped topping
- 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate shavings (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
Gradually pour in the low-fat milk while continuing to whisk, ensuring no lumps form.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Once the pudding has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the pudding to cool for about 5 minutes before pouring it into the prepared graham cracker crust. Spread evenly using a spatula.
Cover the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring the plastic touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Before serving, spread the light whipped topping evenly over the top of the pie.
Optionally, garnish with dark chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
Slice into 8 servings and enjoy a delicious lighter version of chocolate pudding pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.7 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1369 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.1 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 670 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 451 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
