Dreamy Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies Recipe: Sweet Bites
Decadent chocolate and creamy peanut butter create pure magic in these mini chocolate peanut butter pies that dance between rich dessert and heavenly indulgence.
Sweet tooths rejoice at the perfect blend of flavors melting together in each bite-sized treat.
These miniature pies pack an intense punch of deliciousness that transforms an ordinary moment into something extraordinary.
No complicated techniques stand between you and dessert bliss with this straightforward recipe.
Each small pie delivers a delightful combination of smooth chocolate and nutty peanut butter that will make taste buds sing.
The compact size makes them ideal for parties, potlucks, or a personal sweet escape.
One taste, and you’ll be completely captivated by these irresistible little delights.
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Making Mini PB Chocolate Pies from Scratch
Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into mini muffin cups, creating a solid foundation. Pop the tray into the refrigerator to help the base set perfectly.
Blend peanut butter and cream cheese until silky smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla, stirring until completely integrated. Gently fold in whipped topping to create a light, airy texture that will melt in your mouth.
Carefully spoon the fluffy peanut butter mixture over the chilled cookie bases. Ensure each mini pie is filled evenly and smoothly.
Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream, stirring until glossy and completely combined. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before drizzling generously over the peanut butter layer.
Refrigerate the mini pies for at least an hour to help them set firmly. Before serving, sprinkle with crushed peanuts or mini chocolate chips for extra crunch and visual appeal.
Gently remove the pies from the muffin tin and plate. These decadent treats are best enjoyed chilled and shared with friends.
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Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Calories: 300 kcal
Servings: 12
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Irresistible Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 13 1x
Description
Delectable mini chocolate peanut butter pies deliver a perfect balance of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in bite-sized treats. Guests will savor these indulgent desserts that combine smooth textures with intense flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup (120 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed peanuts
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter, creating a uniform base mixture that will hold its shape when pressed.
- Crust Molding: Press the crumb mixture firmly into mini muffin tin cavities, ensuring even distribution and smooth, compact edges.
- Crust Chilling: Refrigerate the prepared crusts for 20 minutes to solidify their structure and enhance stability.
- Filling Blending: Combine cream cheese and peanut butter, whipping until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency with a silky texture.
- Flavor Integration: Blend powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the peanut butter mixture, stirring until completely smooth and well-incorporated.
- Filling Lightening: Gently fold whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture, creating a light, airy filling with consistent texture and volume.
- Filling Application: Pipe or spoon the peanut butter filling evenly across the chilled crusts, ensuring uniform coverage and clean edges.
- Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in short microwave intervals, stirring carefully to create a glossy, smooth ganache.
- Final Decoration: Once ganache has slightly cooled, drizzle or spread over the peanut butter filling, optionally garnishing with crushed peanuts or mini chocolate chips.
- Setting and Serving: Refrigerate the assembled mini pies for at least one hour to allow complete setting, then carefully remove from the muffin tin and serve chilled for optimal flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Control: Ensure cookie crumbs are finely ground and evenly mixed with butter to prevent crumbly or loose crusts that might fall apart.
- Prevent Filling Separation: Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to achieve a smoother, lump-free peanut butter filling and ensure proper incorporation.
- Ganache Temperature Technique: Let chocolate ganache cool slightly before drizzling to maintain the right viscosity and prevent running off the pie surface.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate pies for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld and achieve a firm, sliceable texture that holds its shape when served.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 205 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.