Weight Watchers Basic Pie Crust Ww
Craft the perfect foundation for all your pie-making dreams with this Weight Watchers Basic Pie Crust recipe! Designed with simplicity and health-conscious baking in mind, this versatile crust combines just a handful of pantry staples—like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and ice-cold water—for a light and flaky texture that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Perfect for sweet or savory pies, this lower-calorie alternative uses minimal butter and a smart balance of ingredients to keep it Weight Watchers-friendly. Ready in just 35 minutes of active time, this crust is ideal for pre-baking or pairing with your favorite fillings. Whether you're making a creamy quiche or a classic fruit pie, this easy, foolproof recipe ensures delicious results every time. Healthy baking has never been this effortless—or this rewarding!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 3 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 1 spray cooking spray
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork after each addition. Stop adding water as soon as the dough begins to come together.
Form the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer it to the prepared pie pan, pressing it gently into the edges and trimming any excess from the sides.
If pre-baking the crust (e.g., for cream pies), prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment and bake for another 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
If baking with a filling, follow the specific recipe's instructions for baking times and temperatures.
Allow the crust to cool slightly before adding your desired filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.5 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 3% | |
*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.
