Description

These Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Mini Pies are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy whipped cream cheese filling studded with crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces. Nestled in mini graham cracker crusts and topped with luscious caramel sauce and optional chocolate drizzle, these bite-sized treats offer a perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors. Easy to assemble and chill, they make an irresistible treat for parties or any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

1 package mini graham cracker pie crusts (or regular pie crusts, cut into smaller portions)

Filling

1/2 cup whipped cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup Butterfinger candy bars, crushed

Toppings

1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)
Additional crushed Butterfinger for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming a perfect base for the filling.
Whip the Heavy Cream: Slowly add the heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture while continuing to beat. Keep mixing until soft peaks form, resulting in a light and fluffy whipped cream texture.
Fold in Butterfinger Pieces: Gently fold the crushed Butterfinger candy bars into the whipped cream mixture, reserving a few pieces for the garnish on top of the pies.
Fill the Pie Crusts: Carefully spoon or pipe the whipped filling into the mini graham cracker crusts, smoothing the top with a spoon or spatula for a clean finish.
Add Caramel Sauce: Drizzle a generous amount of caramel sauce over each mini pie to impart richness and sweetness.
Optional Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle the melted chocolate over the pies for an extra layer of indulgence, if desired.
Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining crushed Butterfinger pieces on top of each pie to add crunch and decorative appeal.
Chill and Set: Place the mini pies in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up for the best texture and taste.

Notes

You can use store-bought caramel sauce or make homemade caramel for a richer flavor.
To crush Butterfinger bars, place them in a sealed plastic bag and gently crush with a rolling pin.
If you prefer, regular-sized pie crust can be cut into smaller pieces to substitute the mini graham cracker crusts.
Optional melted chocolate drizzle adds a nice touch, but pies are delicious without it.
Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth filling without lumps.
These mini pies are best served chilled and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.