Delight your taste buds with these irresistible mini chocolate peanut butter pies! Combining a rich chocolate crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a luscious chocolate topping, these bite-sized desserts are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and utterly delicious, they’ll become your go-to sweet treat.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
For the Chocolate Topping:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Optional Garnishes:
- Crushed peanuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottoms of a muffin tin lined with paper liners or a silicone mold to create individual crusts. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a light, fluffy filling.
- Assemble the Pies:
- Spoon the peanut butter filling onto the chilled crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare the Chocolate Topping:
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until just simmering.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Top the Pies:
- Drizzle or spread the chocolate topping over the peanut butter layer. Smooth it out with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
- Chill and Garnish:
- Refrigerate the pies for at least 1 hour to set completely.
- Before serving, garnish with crushed peanuts, mini chocolate chips, or a dollop of whipped cream for added flair.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Carefully remove the pies from the liners and serve chilled. Watch them disappear in no time!