Description
These Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Mini Pies are a delightful no-bake treat featuring a creamy whipped filling mixed with crunchy Butterfinger candies, nestled in mini graham cracker crusts, topped with rich caramel sauce and optional chocolate drizzle for an irresistible dessert perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crusts
- 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 (plus additional for garnish)
Topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling base: In a mixing bowl, beat the whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky texture.
- Whip the cream: Gradually add the heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture while continuing to beat until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy whipped cream consistency.
- Fold in candy pieces: Gently fold the crushed Butterfinger candy bars into the whipped mixture, reserving some pieces to garnish later; this adds a satisfying crunch throughout the filling.
- Fill the crusts: Carefully spoon or pipe the prepared cream and Butterfinger filling into each mini graham cracker crust, smoothing out the tops with a spoon or spatula for an even presentation.
- Add caramel topping: Drizzle a generous amount of caramel sauce over the filled mini pies to enhance the sweet and buttery flavor combination.
- Optional chocolate drizzle: If desired, melt the chocolate chips and lightly drizzle over the caramel-topped pies to add a rich chocolate accent.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining crushed Butterfinger pieces on top of each mini pie as a final decorative and crunchy touch.
- Chill before serving: Place the mini pies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the filling set and flavors meld, ensuring they are perfectly chilled and ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute mini graham cracker pie crusts with regular pie crusts cut into smaller portions if preferred.
- For homemade caramel sauce, use a classic recipe with butter, sugar, and cream for best flavor.
- The pies should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- If you want to make the pies ahead, assemble and refrigerate, but add the Butterfinger garnish just before serving to keep it crunchy.
- The optional chocolate drizzle adds extra sweetness but can be omitted for a simpler version.
