Indulge in the perfect marriage of chocolate and peanut butter with these Irresistible Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies. Each bite-sized pie features a rich, creamy peanut butter filling encased in a buttery chocolate crust, topped with a decadent chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties, special occasions, or a delightful treat just because, these mini pies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 24 wafers)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate wafer crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottoms and up the sides of a mini muffin tin or mini tart pans, forming a crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble the Mini Pies:
- Spoon the peanut butter filling into the cooled chocolate crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Place the pies in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the chocolate ganache.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache:
- Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for a minute.
- Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Finish the Pies:
- Spoon or drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of the chilled peanut butter filling.
- Return the mini pies to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the ganache is set.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove the mini pies from the muffin tin or tart pans and transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the decadent combination of chocolate and peanut butter.