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Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Mini Pies

These Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Mini Pies are ridiculously easy to whip up, making them perfect for those busy times or when you just want a little slice of happiness without a ton of fuss. Seriously, you’re going to fall in love!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 mini pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mini tart shells pre-made, follow package instructions for baking
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for caramel
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for ganache
  • 1/2 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Food processor or Ziploc bag and rolling pin (for crushing Butterfinger)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Bake mini tart shells according to package instructions until golden. Let them cool completely.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 10-12 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Step 3: Remove the caramel from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the warm caramel evenly into the cooled mini tart shells. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
  5. Step 5: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the remaining 1/4 cup heavy cream until steaming. Add chocolate chips, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy ganache forms.
  6. Step 6: Spoon a thin layer of chocolate ganache over the caramel in each mini pie.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle the crushed Butterfinger pieces generously over the chocolate ganache.
  8. Step 8: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the pies to set. Serve chilled.

Notes

Crush the Butterfinger in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin, or pulse gently in a food processor for varied-sized pieces.