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Yes, I know. “Skinny” and “Pie” don’t always belong in the same sentence. But I put it there anyway!
Wednesday, January 23, is National Pie Day. {Not to be confused with Pi Day, which is my favorite day of the year!} I mean, I’m Crazy for Crust. I kind of had to post a pie for National Pie Day, right?
I love pie. Love it like I want to marry it. The only thing I don’t like about pie? How big it is. It comes to my kitchen, ready to party, in a 9″ pie plate. Always ready to dance, I pick up a fork and do the tango with it…and then I realize not only did it bring its bad self to my kitchen, it brought 3,456,000 of it’s best friends, calories, with it.
My husband is absolutely no help. He looks at something sweet and turns to his WW Brownies instead, leaving me to dance off into the night with a 9″ pie…all to myself.
So, to celebrate National Pie Day, I made you a skinny pie. A skinny frozen pie, one that can be out of your sight in the freezer.
{Yeah right, does that actually work for anyone?}
You won’t know this is skinny, I promise!
This pie utilitzes low-fat or fat-free equivalents of all the normal suspects: cream cheese, whipped topping, graham crackers, and butter. The crust is low-fat graham crackers with butter spread that has a lot less fat than regular butter. I used a combination of low- and fat-free cream cheeses, fat-free whipped topping, and my new favorite ingredient: coffee creamer.
I’ve seen coffee creamer used in so many recipes, but have never tried it. The pie needed some liquid, and instead of using plain milk, I thought to use a flavored non-dairy coffee creamer. What better way to infuse flavor? I used a chocolate flavored, low-fat version. But the beauty is that you can use whatever flavor you want and change up the pie. I almost bought the Bailey’s flavor creamer. Now I want to make this pie again, with a hint of mint!
Since I added cocoa powder for another punch of chocolate, I added some sweetener. I’m always afraid of the bitter taste of unsweetened cocoa and I wanted to be sure there was none. (There isn’t!) I used Truvia Baking Blend, which is a mixture of Truvia and sugar. It’s what I had on hand, so feel free to use what you have. But remember, if you use pure Truvia or Splenda or other sweetener, you may need less, so taste test as you go. Those calories don’t count, so you’re in the clear. 
Because I was using graham crackers for the crust and chocolate for the filling, my mind naturally went to s’mores. I drizzled the top with a little marshmallow ice cream topping to complete the trio. The ice cream topping isn’t low cal, but it’s good. Feel free to leave it off if you want to save a few calories.
I froze the pie overnight, and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before slicing. It melted slightly and was creamy and good. You could also just refrigerate it instead of freezing – it just won’t be as firm. Your choice!
Now that you’re schooled on skinny pie, go make one. It’s National Pie Day! It’s, like, against the government to not have pie.
Or something.
Get. In. My. Belly.
Happy National Pie Day!
Recipe inspired by Sally's Baking Addiction .
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve (8 sheets) low-fat Graham crackers, finely ground
- 4 tablespoons light butter (or regular butter), melted
- 6 ounces fat-free cream cheese
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons baking blend sweetener (I used Truvia Baking Blend. You can use pure Truvia or Splenda, but you need less. See note.)
- 2/3 cup low-fat chocolate coffee creamer (see note)
- 8 ounce tub fat-free whipped topping
- Marshmallow Ice Cream Topping for garnish, optional
- Hot Fudge or Chocolate Ice Cream Topping for garnish, optional (sugar-free options are fine)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter with a fork in a small bowl. Press into a 9” pie plate. Freeze until ready to fill.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth with an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. (You can use a hand mixer, but I always have trouble with lumps. The electric mixer fixes that for me!) Beat in cocoa, sweetener, and coffee creamer. Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Pour into prepared pie shell. Freeze at least four hours or overnight. Drizzle with marshmallow and chocolate ice cream toppings before serving. (The topping is not low-fat, but a little won’t hurt!)
- Let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute full fat ingredients for all the low/fat-free ones. I used Truvia Baking Blend in this, which is a mixture of sugar and sweetener. If you wish, you can use full sweetener (like pure Truvia or Splenda) but you will most likely need less. Taste as you go. I used a chocolate flavored coffee creamer. You can use whatever flavor you like! Feel like mint? Use the mint version. Use a sugar-free version if you have one. The beauty is that you can change up the flavor depending on what kind of creamer you use. The pie is great frozen, but can also be refrigerated for a creamier pie.
More Pie for Pie Day:
Carrot Cake Pie
Alligator Pie
Banana Cream Pie with Golden Oreo Crust
Pies from friends:
Nutella Oreo Cheesecake Deep Dish Cookie Pie by Back for Seconds
Toffee Cream Pie by Kitchen Meets Girl
Monster Cookie Dough Mousse Pie by Something Swanky
What are you doing for National Pie Day? I’m eating pie, talking to Jordan about the gloriousness of pie, and enjoying a Marie Callender’s chicken pot pie for lunch. 
This post may be linked to: Chef in Training, Lil’ Luna, Buns In My Oven, Chic-and-Crafty, I’m Lovin’ it Fridays, Strut your Stuff Saturday, Weekend Wrap Up Party, Sundae Scoop Link Party, and all of these too!
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Hi there! I’m Dorothy, the crazy gal behind the blog. If you didn’t already know, I’m crazy for crust…and cookies…and brownies…and pretty much
anything with sugar.
This looks insanely delicious. I know I’d never come across the chocolate coffee creamer in the groceries here in Costa Rica, but I’m pretty savvy with substitutes so this pie just might be made this week. It looks incredible! Visiting from Whimsy Weds.
Jelli recently posted..Find Your Keys Fast
You can totally substitute milk! Maybe add a little more cocoa and a little more sugar/splenda to add to the chocolate flavor.
I could sure use a skinny pie recipe right about now.
Jenn recently posted..Red Velvet Crinkle Sandwiches
Um, yeah. Me too. Unless I eat the whole thing (which I probably will….)
Woah, been thinking about this all day since I saw it on instagram. YUMMERS girl.
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You make the best pies, Dorothy. This sounds amazing–and I love that it’s skinny! Thanks so much for the link-love. Now I’m thinking I need some pie.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..What’s In Your Kitchen Wednesday
Thanks Ashley! You do.
Oh em gee. This pie looks AWESOME. I, too, have zero willpower around pie. I actually contemplated having an apple pie as my birthday cake because pie > cake anyday, yo. Plus, this is skinny which is nice to my muffin top. Oh, and your pictures are GORGEOUS!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Birthday Cake Seven Layer Bars
Thanks Hayley! I’m dying to know what your birthday cake will be!!
This looks like pure heaven! I want to eat that picture!
Thanks Shannon! I’ll save you a slice.
Now that’s what I call pie! I love that it’s skinny and almost guilt free:-D
Susan recently posted..Recipe Found ~ Denver Brownies
This pie looks delicious and I really love the fact that it is skinny! I wish I had a slice right now!
Alyssa recently posted..Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Cheese Ball
I wish you did too Alyssa! Then I wouldn’t eat it all, lol.
I love using coffee creamer in baking. I’ve got a bottle of the eggnog kind. Any ideas?
Kristin recently posted..It’s still January?
Oooooh! Eggnog ice cream? Eggnog pie? Eggnog blondies!!!!!
This pie sounds too good to be true. S’mores… in a pie… a skinny pie!
Just for the record, the next time your husband won’t help you eat an un-skinny pie, I’ll be there with my fork.
Shirley recently posted..Celebrating Pride & Prejudice’s 200th with Tea
Please, that would be great. Otherwise it’s not skinny anymore, lol.
Welcome to the skinny side
hehe LOVE this pie, girl and the photos are perfection! Thanks for the link to my not so skinny pie – so sweet of you!
I better make a pie tomorrow. Wouldn’t want to get in trouble
Back For Seconds recently posted..Back For Seconds Social *Link Party*
I have another skinny one (well, two more – hopefully) for next week. One inspired by you!
oh yum, I will have to try it, I could use something skinny in my life;p
sue @ cakeballs, cookies and more recently posted..My Baking Collection, Measuring Spoons and Cups
Ha! But then I ate a huge slice. And 2 cake batter Oreos. Sigh.
This looks way too good!!
Thank you!
Looks gorgeous Dorothy! And I’m glad my pie gave you inspiration. What’s not to love about s’mores?? And in pie form.. look out, I need a piece right now. BEAUTIFUL photography here!!! Wow.
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..strawberry chocolate chip cookies.
Thanks Sally! Guess what? I went to “M” thanks to you!
that is AMAZING Dorothy!! i’m so happy for you! you can do it!
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I would want to marry this pie too. This looks to die for!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme recently posted..Baked Potato Soup + Le Creuset Giveaway!
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Yayyyy Happy Pie Day! I love that this crazy, sweet, indulgent looking pie is “skinny”!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..Brown Butter Chocolate Chip & Pecan Cookies: Spotlight on The Messy Baker
Thanks Kayle!
Pie day? Yay!!
I am so proposing to this pie!
Tess @ Six Feet Under Blog recently posted..Comment on New Year. New Everything! How about a giveaway? by Eloquence
LOL, I may beat you to it.
I love s’mores in any form. . .especially a form that allows me to eat more than one piece!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies
Totally, right??!
Any recipe with s’mores and skinny in the title is a winner! This pie looks amazing. And I love how you give us lots of advice on how to adjust the recipe according to our dietary restrictions or based on what we have on hand. It’s the coldest that it’s been in years here in DC, but as soon as it warms up a bit I need to make this pie!
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Quinoa Veggie Stir Fry
Thanks Elaine! I know some people don’t like fat-free stuff, so I figured it was good to add it.
I hope it warms up for you soon!
Oops, I missed pie day….and you’ve reminded me to put Pi day on my calendar! I only remembered Pi day when my kids were taking high school chemistry. Your pie looks amazing…you’d never guess it was a lightened up version
LIz recently posted..Winter Salad with Apples, Pecans, Blue Cheese and Dried Cherries~
Definitely put pi day on your calendar. I’m having a party!
Oh my! This pie sounds incredible – love that it’s skinny, too!
hanks Nicky!
Found you on Lil’ Luna’s link party and I’d love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time out! I love it! So delicious – and skinny?!?!?
Smiles,
Melanie
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This looks fabulous and I need more skinny pie in my life!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen recently posted..Easy Cheese Tortellini with Meat Sauce
Ha, me too!
What a great recipe! I pinned it! Thank you for showing this off at Whimsy Wednesday!
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Kelly at Smart! School {House} recently posted..Valentine’s Day Countdown
Amazingly delicious looking and on top of that not even ruining my shape
Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – see you there again next week with more deliciousness
HungryLittleGirl recently posted..Mango Biscuits/Scones
LOL, true unless you’re me…and eat the whole thing, lol.
I so so so want to make this pie! Love that is low fat & calorie. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.
Christie – Food Done Light recently posted..Blood Orange Gin Cocktail
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why I have the feeling if I had this pie near me would not last enough to place it in the freezer? Delicious!
Roxana | Roxana’s Home Baking recently posted..Flatbread with roasted tomatoes
Totally!
Ok, I’ll take some, thanks
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When will they invent a plug in that help you lick stuff off the screen and eat it? I want some so bad
LOL!
This sounds incredible and totally up my alley; I’m a HUGE ice cream pie lover! Must. Try. Soon!
Mackenzie recently posted..Heath Bar Pudding Cookies
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I’ll take a skinny pie!!!
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Such a great idea!!!
Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil recently posted..Microwave Rice Krispies Treats for One
This looks so seriously yummy Dorothy! I love the “skinniness” of it
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