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A delicious plate of Mini Peanut Butter Pies

Mini Peanut Butter Pies

These delicious mini peanut butter pies are perfect for a sweet treat. With a chocolatey crust and creamy filling, they're sure to satisfy any dessert craving.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 mini pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 138

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (cold)
  • 4 tablespoons Crisco (vegetable shortening)
  • 2 g egg yolks
  • 8 tablespoons iced coffee ice water will work as well
Filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 package cream cheese (softened) 8 ounces
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1.25 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 package Cool Whip (thawed) 8 ounces
Topping
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon Crisco
  • 1 g Chopped peanuts optional

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mini Muffin Pan

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, combine the flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt on low until blended. Add the butter and Crisco and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbles.
  2. Add the egg yolks and iced coffee and process with slow pulses until the dough forms a ball. Start with about 5 tablespoons of iced coffee and add more until the mixture comes together.
  3. Press the dough into two flatten discs. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. On a floured surface, roll out your dough until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out the dough using a flower shaped cookie cutter.
  5. Gently press the flowers into an ungreased mini muffin pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 - 15 minutes.
  6. Allow the mini pie shells to cool completely in the pan before removing. This will ensure they keep their shape.
  7. While they are cooling, mix up the peanut butter pie filling. Beat the peanut butter with the cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Then add the powdered sugar, beating again until smooth. Add in the Cool Whip and beat the mixture one final time until smooth.
  8. Add this filling into a piping bag or large plastic bag. Pipe into your cooled chocolate pie shells.
  9. For the drizzle, melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwavable bowl. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then transfer to a plastic bag. Snip off a tiny portion of one corner of the bag and drizzle the chocolate onto the filled pie shells. Top with chopped peanuts for a garnish.

Notes

These mini pies are perfect for parties. You can make the shells ahead of time and fill them just before serving to keep them fresh.