Description
Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Mini Pies are mini tart shells filled with rich caramel, topped with crunchy Butterfinger pieces and a swirl of whipped cream—creamy, crunchy, and irresistibly sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
- 12 mini tart shells (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 3 regular bars)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (optional, for drizzling)
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- If using unbaked tart shells, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake them according to package or recipe instructions until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and butter. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and turns a light caramel color (about 6–8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Spoon the caramel mixture evenly into each mini tart shell.
- Sprinkle the crushed Butterfinger pieces on top of each tart, pressing them gently into the caramel layer.
- Refrigerate the pies for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set.
- Just before serving, top each pie with a swirl of whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the Butterfinger pieces with any crunchy peanut‑butter candy or toffee bars.
- For a salted caramel twist, add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel filling.
- Mix crushed pretzels into the topping for extra crunch and salty contrast.
- Use chocolate tart shells for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Prepare the caramel‑filled shells a day ahead and add the whipped cream and drizzle just prior to serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
