And the chocolate mint craze continues! This time it’s all about these Mini Chocolate Mint Cream Pies! Mini pie shells filled with chocolate cream and mint whipped topping – prepare to be amazed!
Well, you know I had to sneak in one more mint and chocolate recipe for St. Patrick’s Day, right? Don’t worry though – these Mini Chocolate Mint Cream Pies are a breeze to put together and seriously adorable!
I wanted to make a mint and chocolate pie for St. Patrick’s Day. I actually made one up several weeks ago – a full-size pie – and took it down to the in-laws before I could get any pics. #totalbummer
Well, needless to say, it was fabulous {blushing} and I knew that I had to make it again for the blog. But this time…MINIS! Mini pie crusts are super fun to make and easy. Don’t be deterred by the extra steps. If you are (or maybe don’t have a mini muffin tin), skip that part and bake up the pie shell according to directions and you’re good to go. Just follow the rest of the directions for the filling and topping and you’ll be golden. #noproblemo
The chocolate cream filling is a cinch to make cause I totally cheated and used pudding mix. Buuuut I redeemed myself by making it extra chocolatey and rich with some cocoa and half and half. Thank me later. I topped the pies with mint whipped cream. #mynewobsession
Heretofore I had NEVER had mint flavored whipped cream. I was seriously missing out. I’ve since been thinking of any number of ways I can get my fix in but these pies are seriously the best. These pies and a spoon. I have no shame.
These little pies are bites of pure joy. If you are in any way a chocolate and mint fan, please give these a whirl. You totally won’t regret it!
Mini Mint Chocolate Cream Pie
Ingredients
Mini Pie Shells
- 14.1 oz Pillsbury refrigerated pie dough 1 box
Chocolate Cream Filling
- 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix 1 package
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder sifted
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mint Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp mint extract taste and add more if needed
- green gel food coloring
Instructions
Mini Pie Shells
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Gently unroll pie crust onto cutting board. Cut out circles using a 3 inch biscuit cutter or cookie cutter. (You should get between 12 and 15 circles, re-rolling the crust when necessary.)
- Spray the bottom of a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Lay the circles on top of the muffin tin wells, working the dough down the side and pressing onto the bottom of the tin. Make sure to leave a space between each pie crust.
- Prick the bottoms with a fork.
- Bake for 4-5 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Let cool for a few minutes then gently twist off and place on a cooling rack.
Chocolate Cream Filling
- Whisk together pudding mix, cocoa powder, half and half, milk and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl.
- Transfer to a piping bag or large ziploc bag and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Mint Whipped Cream Topping
- Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks have formed.
- Beat in powdered sugar until combined.
- Stir in extract and food coloring until desired flavor and color have been achieved.
- Transfer to a piping bag or large ziploc bag and refrigerate.
Assembly
- Pipe chocolate cream filling into each pie shell.
- Top with mint whipped cream.
- Sprinkle on chocolate jimmies, cocoa powder, or chocolate curls. Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition
I’m not the only one getting creative for St. Patrick’s Day! Check out all these other amazing recipes from my friends!
Irish Cream Cookie Dough Cheesecake by Roxana’s Home Baking
Rainbow Sugar Cookie Pops by Julie’s Eats and Treats
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies by Shugary Sweets
Mint Chocolate Cream Pies by Mom on Timeout
Biscuit Topped Beef and Guinness Pie by French Press
Reuben Pizza Roll by I Wash, You Dry
Chicken Pot Pie Crescent Braid by Wine & Glue
Corned Beef Biscuit Sliders by Foodness Gracious
Rainbow Cookie Tarts by Something Swanky
Rainbow Palmiers by Crazy for Crust
Irish Cream Chocolate Coconut Cookies by Inside BruCrew Life
More refreshing mint recipes:
Mint Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
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Amy@Little Dairy on the Prairie says
I’m loving all this minty “everything” on your blog! Mint and chocolate have to be one of the best combos ever! These little pies are adorable too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hehe! Thanks Amy! Definitely on a little bit of a chocolate and mint kick right now 🙂
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
Love mint and chocolate! I like the way you baked the crust on the cupcake pans to create the small shells.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Brenda! Mint and chocolate are sooo good together!
Happy Valley Chow says
Dannnggg what a fantastic and creative recipe. Definitely need to try these!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Eric!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
These are so cute!! I love mint and chocolate so please keep them coming. I love these pictures too 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you SO much Zainab!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love the muffin tin trick for the pie shells! Please continue with your chocolate mint craze!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Jessica!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I LOVE how you made these into mini pies! They look so delicious and I bet take just as good!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They were scrumptious Nancy 🙂 Thank you!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
You can continue the mint chocolate chip craze all you want, especially if your pumping out mini pies like this. YUM! Loving these cute little things. Plus, they look super easy, win win! 🙂 Pinned Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Krista!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
These are adorable Trish!!! The love colors 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Aimee!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love love love how you used that muffin tin to bake them! Easy removal = score. These are amazing Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Dorothy!
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
You are so creative! I love how you used the back of a muffin tin to make the pie shells. So cool!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Shawn!
Heather @ French Press says
I love everything about these Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Heather!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Anything mini is always good in my book! Genius idea with the upside down pan 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Same here Gerry! Mini is just more fun 🙂 Thank you!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
These look so adorable ! I am so intrigued to try your Mint Whipped Cream – sounds amazing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally addicting Kathi – so beware! Thank you!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Love mint + chocolate! Pinned 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Averie!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Keep bringing the mint and chocolate…I love it!!! These are the cutest little pies!!! That chocolate pudding layer looks incredible!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! I can’t stop myself 🙂 Thank you Jocelyn!