Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies

 

Introduction

These Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies are a dream for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! They’re creamy, rich, and easy to make without needing an oven. Perfect for a quick dessert or party treat.

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

Chocolate Ganache Topping:

• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup heavy cream

Optional Garnishes:

• Mini chocolate chips or crushed peanuts
• Mini peanut butter cups or chocolate drizzle

Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are moistened.
   • Press about a tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottoms of mini muffin cups or a mini cheesecake pan. Set aside.
2. Make the Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
   • Fold in the whipped topping until evenly incorporated.
3. Fill the Crusts:
   • Spoon or pipe the peanut butter mixture onto each crust, filling them to the top. Smooth out the tops with a spatula.
4. Prepare the Ganache:
   • In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and melted.
   • Spoon a small amount of ganache on top of each peanut butter filling.
5. Chill:
   • Refrigerate the mini pies for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish with mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, or mini peanut butter cups if desired.

Tips

• Storage: Store these mini pies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
• Serving Suggestion: They’re delicious when slightly chilled, as it brings out the creamy peanut butter flavor.

These little pies are sure to disappear quickly – enjoy!