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Tiny Shamrock Chocolate Pies

These mini chocolate shamrock pies feature a rich, silky ganache in a crisp tart shell, perfect for festivities and special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the tart shell
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, chilled and cubed Use European-style butter for a richer crust.
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar Freshly grind or sift if clumpy.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons cold water
For the ganache filling
  • 1 cups heavy cream For a dairy-free version, substitute with canned full-fat coconut milk.
  • 1 cups semisweet chocolate chips Mix in milk chocolate for a softer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring Use gel food coloring for more vivid color.
Decorative element
  • Shamrock-shaped cookie cutter For decorating the pies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the center.
  2. In a bowl, toss the flour, chilled cubed butter, powdered sugar, and salt together; rub or pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just holds together when pressed — stop before it becomes sticky.
  4. Lightly flour a surface, roll the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness, and cut circles with a cookie cutter or glass slightly larger than your mini pie pans.
  5. Gently press each dough circle into the mini pans, trimming excess and crimping edges as desired.
  6. Bake the shells for 10–12 minutes until the edges turn light golden; allow them to cool in the pans.
Ganache preparation
  1. Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming and just below a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until smooth and glossy.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract and add a few drops of green food coloring, mixing until the color is even.
Assembly
  1. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled tart shells, filling each almost to the top.
  2. Chill the filled pies in the refrigerator until the ganache is firm, about 1–2 hours.
  3. Roll remaining dough, use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut decorations, bake those shards until golden, and place one on each pie before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store finished pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze unbaked or baked shells for up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator before filling.

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