Simple mini chocolate pies are extremely easy and delicious. They only require a few ingredients, several of which you may already have on hand. I got everything to make these pies at my local Super Target. Make them for your family or bring them to a pot-luck or big family dinner. This recipe can easily be doubled.

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In our house, we don’t have dessert after every meal. My kids have grown up to not expect that there will be a sweet treat after dinner. Do they ask for dessert most of the time? Yes. However, we really do try to limit desserts. Having said that, I do love making desserts that my family can enjoy occasionally. These simple mini chocolate pies will satisfy your sweet tooth while also not being too sweet. Also, my kids just love that they are so small! There’s just something about mini-food that appeals to most kids!

Simple Mini Chocolate Pies – Recipe

Ingredients

5.9 oz box instant chocolate pudding mix

2 cups low fat milk

1/2 container light cool whip

8 oz low fat cream cheese, softened

1 box Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Roll out both pie crusts and cut out large circles (about 3-4 inches)

Place pie crust circles in greased muffin tins

Bake crusts for about 12 mins or until golden brown

While crusts bake, mix together pudding and milk until combined

Add cream cheese and mix well

Fold in cool whip, and place mixture in refrigerator for about 30 mins

After crusts have cooled and chocolate mixture is set, spoon chocolate into each pie crust

Top with cool whip and chocolate chips, if desired

Serve these to your family after a delicious dinner, such as my stuffed peppers or mini meatloaves.