Introduction:
Mini Peanut Butter Pies are an easy and delightful dessert for peanut butter lovers. They consist of crunchy graham cracker crust beneath a creamy, soft peanut butter filling. They help with portion control and will surely satisfy your craving for sugar.
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Ingredients:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 small graham cracker pie crusts
(optional—chocolate shavings or mini peanut butter candies)
Instructions:
Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the smooth peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
Whip the Cream:
Beat in another bowl until you have stiff peaks developed from the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract. You should not over-whip it.
Combine the Mixtures:
Fold in gently whipped cream to just mixed in with lightened up peanut butter. The mixture should be light and airy.
Fill the Pie Crusts:
Spoon an equal amount of this mixture into individual pie shells made of small graham crackers then use spatula to make them flat on top.
Chill the Pies:
Refrigerate pies for at least 2 hours or till set filling.
Decorate and Serve:
You can use chocolate shavings and a small peanut butter candy as toppings for each pie.
Hints for Success:
Whipping Cream: ensure that the cream is chilled prior to whipping this will ensure a perfect texture.
Folding: Gently, fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture so as to retain an airy filling.
Chilling Time: The chill time should be long enough to aid in proper setting of the fillings.
Health Benefits:
Peanut butter, even though indulgent provides good protein and fats. These are also portion controlled sizes that help with calorie management hence they become a treat when taken in moderation.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving)
Calories: 290
Protein: 5g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 15g
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on ingredient brands and portions used.
Variations and Substitutions:
Gluten-Free Option Use gluten-free graham cracker crusts.
Dairy-Free Option Substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and use a dairy-free powdered sugar.
Chocolate Variation Add cocoa powder (2 tablespoons) to the peanut butter mixture making it chocolate flavored one.
Nut-Free Option You may replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter if you’re allergic to nuts.