Mini Chocolate Pudding Pies (bite-sized Heaven!)

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) chocolate instant jell-o pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cool whip
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup 70% dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons butter

Recipe

• 1 prepare the pudding mix according to box directions - use less milk for a thicker pudding. i used about 1 3/4 cup milk plus added 1 tsp vanilla. mix all until it thickens, then place in fridge for later.
• 2 prepare ganache: in saucepan over medium to med-low heat, melt all chocolate with whipping cream, stirring constantly. after chocolate is fully melted you should have a smooth, shiny topping for your pudding. place in fridge for later. tip: i just used the and dark chocolate because it is what i had on hand. semi-sweet chips work the best, but you can use any combination of chocolates, adjusting cream if necessary.
• 3 prepare crust: melt the butter in the microwave. mix in with the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. you can always add more or less sugar to taste.
• 4 i used a 24-cup mini muffin tin - pat the crust into the bottom and partially up the sides of each well. bake at 300 degrees for 8 minutes, then cool.
• 5 place a large spoonful of chocolate pudding in each mini crust (don't do this while crust is still hot!). place a spoonful of ganache on top, and a spoonful of cool whip on top of that. i garnished with chocolate chips.
• 6 if there are leftovers, chill in fridge.