BLACK FOREST MINI PIES

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Crumbled chocolate chip cookies serve as the crust for these muffin-sized mini pies that showcase layers of chocolaty pudding, cherry filling, grated chocolate and whipped cream.

Provided by By Cindy Rahe

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups whole milk
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
8 oz frozen pitted dark cherries
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Grated chocolate
12 pitted dark cherries

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa, 1/4 cup cornstarch, the salt, milk and egg yolks with whisk until thoroughly combined. Cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, beating constantly, until thickened. Once pudding has thickened, use immersion blender, regular blender or food processor to blend in 2 tablespoons butter and the vanilla. Scrape pudding into bowl; cover top with plastic wrap, making sure plastic wrap comes in contact with pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. In small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press crumb mixture evenly into muffin cups, making sure to coat bottom and sides of each cup. Bake 10 minutes. Cool. Once cooled, place cookie cups in freezer until ready to use.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix Cherries ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat until cherries release their juices and mixture thickens to pie-filling consistency. Remove from heat; cool.
  • Assemble pies by layering cherries, pudding, whipped cream, grated chocolate, and 1 cherry on top of each. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Amrito Sarkar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and cherries.


Queenie Patalinghug
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These pies are so cute and delicious. They're perfect for a party or a special occasion.


Mamata Sah
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I really enjoyed these pies. The chocolate crust is amazing.


Maxine
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These pies are so good! I love the way the chocolate and cherries complement each other.


Bulbul FF gaming
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I've never made mini pies before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Pontsho Mimi
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These pies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're absolutely delicious!


Alexander Davis
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I loved these pies. The cherry filling is tart and sweet, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Amukelani Zitha
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These pies are perfect for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.


Bayan AbuAyyach
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I made these pies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Hdkdb Bdbs
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These mini pies are so cute and delicious! I love the contrast between the sweet cherries and the rich chocolate.


Ahmed Eltegy
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I've made these pies twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and look impressive, and the taste is amazing.


Shami Khan
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These mini pies were a hit at my party! The combination of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious.