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A delicious plate of Mini Peanut Butter Pies

Mini Peanut Butter Pies

These delightful mini peanut butter pies are perfect for any occasion. With their rich filling and chocolatey crust, they are sure to be a hit!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 mini pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 138

Ingredients
  

Pie 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 egg yolks egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons iced coffee ice water will work as well
Filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 ounces, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1.25 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 package Cool Whip 8 ounces, thawed
Drizzle and Garnish
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon Crisco
  • 1 g Chopped peanuts optional

Equipment

  • 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. Add the egg yolks and iced coffee and process with slow pulses until the dough forms a ball.
  2. Press the dough into two flatten discs. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 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. Gently press the flowers into an ungreased mini muffin pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 -15 minutes. Allow the mini pie shells to cool completely in the pan before removing.
  5. Mix up the peanut butter pie filling. Beat the peanut butter with the cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, beating again until smooth. Add in the Cool Whip and beat the mixture one final time until smooth.
  6. Add the filling into a piping bag and pipe into your cooled chocolate pie shells.
  7. For the drizzle, melt the chocolate chips and shortening. 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 garnish.

Notes

These mini pies are great for parties and gatherings. You can prepare the crust and filling ahead of time and assemble just before serving. Remember to keep them refrigerated if not serving immediately.