Description
Indulgent mini chocolate peanut butter pies promise a delightful journey through rich, creamy layers of sweet and salty goodness. Chocolate lovers will savor each bite of these irresistible personal-sized treats that deliver pure dessert perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Topping Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) chocolate chips (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Crush cookies into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that will form the base of each mini pie.
- Press the cookie-butter blend firmly into muffin tin cavities, ensuring an even, compact layer that reaches slightly up the sides.
- Whisk peanut butter and powdered sugar together until achieving a silky, uniform consistency without any sugar granules.
- Whip heavy cream until soft, billowy peaks emerge, demonstrating a light, airy texture.
- Gently incorporate half of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, folding carefully to maintain the cream’s delicate structure.
- Carefully distribute the peanut butter cream into each prepared crust, creating smooth, even layers.
- Top each mini pie with remaining whipped cream, using a light touch to preserve the cream’s volume.
- Chill pies in refrigerator for minimum 2 hours to allow filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, drizzle melted chocolate chips across the surface, creating an elegant, decorative finish.
- Serve chilled for maximum flavor and optimal texture.
Notes
- Customize the crust by using gluten-free cookies or graham crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Swap traditional butter with coconut oil to create a dairy-free alternative that maintains a rich, creamy texture.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar to reduce overall sweetness and enhance the nutty flavor profile.
- Experiment with different chocolate varieties like dark or white chocolate for unique drizzling options that complement the peanut butter filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg