Petite Peanut Butter Pies
On our third day of Pie Week, we bite into…Low fat peanut butter pies!
It is a undeniable truth that the smaller something is, the cuter it is. Muffins are cuter than bread loves, puppies cuter than dogs, little girls in tutus are more adorable compared to their life-sized counterparts.
Therefore, I give you…
Petite peanut butter pies.
Originally, my love for peanut butter pie was founded in Shreveport at my father in law’s restaurant, the Southfield Grill.
After one bite, I was hooked. The second our car passes the Texas line into Louisiana, I start drooling like one of Pavlov’s dogs.
But that’s another story for another time.
So when I found this peanut butter pie recipe from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking, I was thrilled.
When I saw it was low fat, I was estatic.
When I read it one piece from a regular pie had 305 calories, I leaped into my car and barreled to the grocery store.
And then when I got to the store, I found six delightful mini-graham cracker crusts calling to me from the shelf.
I thought to myself, “Blond Duck, you know if you make an entire big peanut butter pie you will eat it. The whole thing. In one night. And it doesn’t matter how low-fat it is, your hips are still not going to survive that.”
“But….they could survive six mini pies. After all, each pie is less than a slice. And you know what that means….”
….I can eat TWO peanut butter pies!”
Excuse me. I think I died and went to heaven.
Peanut butter pies from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking (Makes two pies)
**Notes: These pies are meant to be topped with chocolate syrup and peanuts. They have to be frozen for 8 hours or overnight before you eat them, and these pictures were taken before freezing. Besides, I’ll probably inhale them the second the freezer door cracks open.
Also, I cut the recipe in half. It’s meant to make two pies. I’m going to have enough trouble with six mini ones. I don’t need two big ones to tempt me.
1 pkg. (8 oz) fat free cream cheese
3/4 cup reduced fat PB
1 can (14 oz.) fat-free condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 carton (12 oz.) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
2 reduced fat graham cracker crusts (8 in.)
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/4 cup finely chopped unsalted peanuts
1) In large bowl, beat cream cheese and PB until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until blended. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crusts. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
2) Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with syrup and sprinkle with peanuts. Store leftovers in the freezer.
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! Tommorow is the day you’ve all been waiting for….the Princesses of Pie (and Princes!) are revealed! A little duckie told me there might be a special surprise for all those who submitted sweet memories and tasty recipes….come by tommorow to find out!!
February 25th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Um .. YUM! Why haven’t I heard of Peanut Butter Pie? I love PB! Thanks for sharing the recipe
February 25th, 2009 at 3:22 am
Okay, now THAT looks YUM-O!!!!
Maybe you’ll make me a ‘pie fan’ afterall!
February 25th, 2009 at 3:29 am
I’d like to try these but what is frozen whipped topping and what can you use as a substitute? I don’t think we get that over here.
February 25th, 2009 at 4:04 am
I’m so in love with you right now
(ok, I’m sorry if that’s weird)
I can’t wait to try it !!!!
February 25th, 2009 at 4:09 am
Mini pies = mini guilt
February 25th, 2009 at 4:15 am
PB pie is for sure on my to try recipe list! Chess pie is fabulous, and I had it for the first time this past November. It is an old Southern recipe… corn meal, butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and (as strange as this sounds) vinegar. It tastes somewhat like a creme brulee pie, but with more of a gel consistency rather than creamy. It is delicious! But what pie isn’t?
February 25th, 2009 at 4:27 am
PB is probably on my top 5 list of favorites ever..so these sound wonderful to me!
February 25th, 2009 at 4:33 am
I’ve never had PB Pie…sounds good though! Thanks for sharing.
February 25th, 2009 at 4:50 am
assembly line of pies
February 25th, 2009 at 5:29 am
Be still my heart! I am bookmaring this! My eyes are rolling in the bakc of my head.
February 25th, 2009 at 5:32 am
Oh my goodness, Blonde Duckie!!! I Love anything with PB!!! Yes, these will be made this week for sure!!!!!
February 25th, 2009 at 6:27 am
You did it again Ducky! Now I want mini PB pies. They are low-fat so there is no guilt! Right?
February 25th, 2009 at 6:52 am
I am exercising enormous amounts of self-control by not going right now, making these, and eating them all by myself for breakfast in one sitting. You’re killing me!
February 25th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Peanut butter pie sounds so good…
Cheers,
Elra
February 25th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I am so excited Peanut Butter Pie is my #1 favorite and low fat, HEAVEN I tell you, cant wait to try these!
February 25th, 2009 at 7:31 am
oh wow!! that looks and sounds so yummy!! and low fat!! how wonderful…
February 25th, 2009 at 8:01 am
I love PB and I love all things mini, so these are perfect!
February 25th, 2009 at 8:07 am
What a great idea. I was very curious when I started reading this how a peanut butter pie could be lowfat.
I love your ode to pie. Pie is a beautiful thing. I want to go bake one right now.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Yum! I am going to try this recipe out this weekend….maybe on Sunday while my hubby is gone so I don’t have to share!
February 25th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Goodness – I have never had peanut butter pie. I don’t know why, either.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:49 am
I’m not sure if I should thank you for this wonderful pie recipe.
Must HAVE!
Sandra
February 25th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Oh, these are mega-dangerous for me, low fat or not. Not low fat if I consume them all. But better than if they were high fat and consumed them all, right? Need to start thinking positive like that.
February 25th, 2009 at 9:08 am
oh yummy, that sure looks like a keeper . . . I have used those small graham cracker shells before and like the idea of individual pies for all – thanks for a great recipe
February 25th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I have that recipe! Fabulous peanut butter pie! My husband used to make it All the time (two pies a week for months on end!), but we haven’t had it in forever. Thanks for reminding me! And I love your idea of the mini pies. I agree everything mini is always cute!
February 25th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I love pie and peanut pie is even better. HMMMMM. Sorry, I’m drooling on my computer.
Can I say, you have much restraint. Girl, if I made them, they wouldn’t make it to the freezer!
February 25th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Love the mini PB Pie! PB Pie is my momma’s favorite…this will be right up her alley! I LOVE Pie Week!
February 25th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I can’t type..I am drooling to much! LOL
February 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I think I want that to be the first pie I have try to make on my own.
You had me at ‘peanut butter.”
February 25th, 2009 at 10:49 am
i just put on 6# looking at the pix, was supposed to LOSE 40
lol
February 25th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Are they like puddings? Look nice!
February 25th, 2009 at 11:42 am
I have been eyeing those little mini pie crusts at the market. They are so cute! Now I know what to do with them. I don’t know if I can wait for them to set up. That’s so long… for something so scrumptious!! I see you even have Yaya the pie-hater drooling over these, good job!
February 25th, 2009 at 11:58 am
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February 25th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
My son loves peanut butter as much as you do – really. I plan to make this pie for him, he will think I am the best mommy in the world.
February 25th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Sounds delicious! I will definitely have to make these sometime.
February 25th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Oh My! These are so precious, so adorable. Perfect for the adult and even better for a child, their own pie!
February 25th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I wouldn’t be really into the chocolate syrup on them. These would be just fine without it!
February 25th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
BLESS YOU for posting this. What is better than petite peanute butter pies? You’ve managed to combine petiteness and peanut butter into a bite sized pie, and for that I thank you. I can’t wait to try this!
February 25th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Those pies have my name written all over them. Be a doll a ship one to this Louisiana girl!
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
February 25th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Oh. Yum.
I have been keeping my eye out for some yummy alternatives! This will fit into my diet quite well. LOL I HAVE to tell myself that.
Also, the book Supergirls, is that a read for me or my daughter? Sounds like a great book. I will def be checking that out! THANKS!
February 25th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Hey there Blondie, you really know how to get to me. These mini pies are perfect. I love serving miniature anything. These sound so good. Thanks my friend for a great recipe.
February 25th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
OMG I never thought to buy those little crusts and make itty bitty pies for myself…geez I’m introuble now!
February 25th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Cool – low fat peanut butter pies! Thought that full fat piece up the top looks mighty fine …
February 25th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
not a fan of PB but I wonder if I could substitute with nutella? i like it. what do you think?
February 25th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Here is the link to cheesecake! http://mrsdlightfulfood.blogspot.com/2009/02/chocolate-chip-cheesecake.html
February 25th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Dude, it’s all about the cowbell! plus those pies….yuuuuum! lovin the new site!
February 25th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
These pies are killing me. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
February 25th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
These look so good and I can’t wait to try them. Yum um
Thank you dear duckie for posting them
I am sending hugs your way. Love, Lura
February 25th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I know you’ve given us the recipe, but I’m not very good at cooking, baking, pie making. I was wondering if you could mail me a pie? Please get back to me. You know where to find me.
February 25th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Little tartlet pies like that are so adorable and yummy. Adorummy? Yumable? Anyhoo. I think the Beverly Hills Chihuahua movie is cute. My kids like it way more than I do. But it wasn’t completely awful to sit through it once. It’s better than Snow Buddies. I mean, movies with talking animals are kind of their own genre. The dogs are cute. The lizard (CGI) is great. If you really like little dogs you might enjoy it.
February 25th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Phew, just finished my post on pies, so hopefully i’ve made it in time to be included for the Prince/Princess of Pie naming.
February 25th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
mmm. so tasty and delicious! i love peanut butter, so i would definitely eat a bunch of this!!
February 25th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Yum, they look delicious! They remind me of some Pecan Mini Pies that I ate several of at an all-you-can-eat buffet in Atlantic City when I was a kid (around 12). I had the same thought thinking they were small so I could eat many…ah, those were the days.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
About your question on my post, yes, those around the fountain are paintings. They are nice, aren’t they?
February 25th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Mmmmm…I LOVE dessert:) Looks delish!
February 25th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
That..is my kind of pie recipe! Thanks Duckie. I am going to make that one for sure!
I hope things are going well for you! Your new place is sure snazzy!
XOXOXOXOX
Jen
February 25th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
I’m a big fan of little pies… ‘Cause I’m a total lard and like the idea of being able to eat a whole pie.
February 25th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Let me just say that those look and sound YUMMY! And their littleness makes self restraint so unnecessary! Fabulous!!!
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February 25th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
O. M. Gosh. Those look SOOOOOOOOO good!
February 25th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
i need a pie
now
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February 26th, 2009 at 1:37 am
OMG Duckie, I have about 6 friends that would love me if I made these!
February 26th, 2009 at 2:49 am
Is Yaya channeling her inner Rachel Ray? I thought I saw her use the word “yummo.”
Nice to finally make my way to The Pond. I’ve missed it so. Thankfully, my thighs have not. There is just too much tasty pie to tempt me here.
-Wenda
February 26th, 2009 at 2:49 am
Could the drool factor be any higher on this blog?! I’m dying here!! Those look so good!!
Oh, and yes, i have read and love Elizabeth Peter’s books.
I read them as a primer before moving here. LOL 
February 26th, 2009 at 3:56 am
i’m much to familiar with this pie–i’ve abused my body many times inhaling more than one person should ever eat at once.
February 26th, 2009 at 4:37 am
Now Duckie, these look so goooood!! I must make these soon!
February 26th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Yum. Yum. YUM!! I’m going to shed a little tear when pie week concludes!
February 26th, 2009 at 7:52 am
These sounds sooooo yummy! Love peanut butter pie.
February 26th, 2009 at 8:06 am
YUMMO! You are plucking the strings of my peanutbutter loving heart right now!!
February 26th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I really kid you not, but I refuse to eat a low-fat pie, even if my waistline tells me I should.
February 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Oops, meant to add that I’m going to look for a regular fat version of pb pie!
February 26th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Yum! Send one my way pleeeaaaassse!
February 26th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Wow! These look sooooo great!
February 26th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
My. Own. Personal. Pie!!!! Oh yeah, I’ll be wanting one of those …
February 27th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Oh my gawd, I’m in Heaven with all these pies!! I love the little ones. Easy to put whole in one’s mouth! LOL