Description

These Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Mini Pies are delightful no-bake treats featuring a creamy, whipped cream cheese filling mixed with crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces, nestled in mini graham cracker crusts, and topped with luscious caramel sauce and optional chocolate drizzle. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, these mini pies blend textures and flavors beautifully for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

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 (plus additional for garnish)

Toppings

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

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Instructions

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the whipped cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky filling.
Whip the Cream: Slowly add the heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture while continuing to beat until soft peaks form, turning the mixture into a light and airy whipped cream texture.
Incorporate Butterfinger Pieces: Gently fold in the crushed Butterfinger candy bars, reserving a few pieces for garnish to maintain some crunchy texture in the filling.
Fill the Pie Crusts: Carefully spoon or pipe the whipped cream cheese and Butterfinger mixture into the mini graham cracker crusts, smoothing the tops with a spoon or spatula for an even layer.
Add Caramel Topping: Drizzle caramel sauce generously over each filled mini pie to add rich, buttery sweetness that complements the crunch.
Optional Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle the chocolate over the caramel topping for an extra decadent touch if desired.
Garnish with Crushed Butterfinger: Sprinkle the remaining crushed Butterfinger pieces on top to enhance the crunch and visual appeal.
Chill to Set: Place the mini pies in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to firm up and flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Use store-bought caramel sauce for convenience or homemade for richer flavor.
The mini graham cracker crusts can be substituted with regular-sized crusts cut into smaller portions if necessary.
For an extra festive touch, add a dollop of whipped cream on top before serving.
Store leftover pies in the refrigerator covered; best consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature to mix smoothly without lumps.