Description
No-bake mini peanut butter pies with a graham cracker crust and silky chocolate ganache topping.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for chocolate ganache)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottoms of a lined muffin tin or mini pie pans, creating an even crust layer. Press down firmly using the back of a spoon or a small glass.
Place the crusts in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Make the Peanut Butter Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined and silky smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Fill the Crusts
Remove the chilled crusts from the refrigerator. Spoon or pipe the peanut butter filling evenly into each crust, smoothing the tops.
Return to the refrigerator to chill while preparing the chocolate ganache.
Step 4: Prepare the Chocolate Ganache
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl.
Heat the 1/2 cup heavy cream until hot but not boiling, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Step 5: Top the Mini Pies
Spoon the chocolate ganache over each mini pie, spreading gently to the edges.
Garnish with chocolate chips while the ganache is still soft.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
Notes
Cream cheese must be fully softened to avoid lumps
Do not overheat the ganache cream
Allow enough chill time for clean presentation
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mini peanut butter pies, chocolate peanut butter dessert, no bake peanut butter pies, mini chocolate pies