Mini Salted Caramel Chocolate Pies

These mini salted caramel chocolate pies are rich and decadent in flavor. The buttery cocoa crust complements the layers of gooey salted caramel and chocolate, which are all sprinkled with sea salt.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

In a food processor, combine the flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt

Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Gradually add the cold water while pulsing, just until the dough comes together

Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times until smooth

Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness

Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles that will fit into your mini pie tins

Press the dough circles into the mini pie tins, trimming any excess dough

Prick the bottoms of the dough with a fork to prevent air bubbles while baking

Bake the pie crusts in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch

Let them cool completely

Once the pie crusts are cooled, spoon a layer of salted caramel sauce into each crust

Sprinkle a few chocolate chips over the caramel layer

Drizzle a bit more salted caramel sauce over the chocolate chips

Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes over the caramel and chocolate layers for added flavor

Chill the mini pies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set the caramel and chocolate

Serve the mini salted caramel chocolate pies as delightful, bite-sized treats