Walnut-Mocha Mini Pies

9 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 2HRS 20MINS

Walnut-Mocha Mini Pies

Making the filling can take a bit of a nerve, but it is totally worth it! The cream is so soft and fluffy and delicious I couldn’t avoid scraping the side of the bowl and licking the spoon.
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Making the filling can take a bit of a nerve, but it is totally worth it! The cream is so soft and fluffy and delicious I couldn’t avoid scraping the side of the bowl and licking the spoon.
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The Fit Mediterranean
Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!

2HRS 20MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
Candied Walnuts
1 cup
Candied Walnuts
Digestive Biscuit
1 1/2 cups
Digestive Biscuits, crumbled
Butter
3/4 cup
Butter, melted
Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup
Granulated Sugar
Espresso
1 Tbsp
Espresso, freshly brewed
Kahlua
1 tsp
Kahlua
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Egg
2
Eggs
Banana
1
Large Banana

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
322
Fat
24.2 g
Protein
3.9 g
Carbs
24.0 g
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The Fit Mediterranean
Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Make an Espresso (1 Tbsp) and place it in the fridge to cool.
step 2
Mince the Candied Walnuts (1 cup) up and add them to the Digestive Biscuits (1 1/2 cups).
step 2 Mince the Candied Walnuts (1 cup) up and add them to the Digestive Biscuits (1 1/2 cups).
step 3
Add Butter (3/4 cup) and stir well with a spoon.
step 4
Cover 12 muffin cups with wrapping paper and divide the mixture pressing it down at the bottom of each muffin cup. Refrigerate the crusts while you prepare the filling.
step 4 Cover 12 muffin cups with wrapping paper and divide the mixture pressing it down at the bottom of each muffin cup. Refrigerate the crusts while you prepare the filling.
step 5
In the bowl of your electric mixer, combine Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Butter (1/2 cup), cooled strong espresso and Kahlua (1 tsp) until creamed and fluffy.
step 5 In the bowl of your electric mixer, combine Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Butter (1/2 cup), cooled strong espresso and Kahlua (1 tsp) until creamed and fluffy.
step 6
In a double sauce pan, melt the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (1/4 cup). Let it cool down.
step 6 In a double sauce pan, melt the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (1/4 cup). Let it cool down.
step 7
Then pour the melted chocolate into the batter.
step 7 Then pour the melted chocolate into the batter.
step 8
Now add the whole Eggs (2) over a 10 minute period. This means add one egg and beat for 5 min.
step 8 Now add the whole Eggs (2) over a 10 minute period. This means add one egg and beat for 5 min.
step 9
Then add an other egg and beat for 5 min. By this time you should have a light and fluffy cream.
step 9 Then add an other egg and beat for 5 min. By this time you should have a light and fluffy cream.
step 10
Slice up the Banana (1). Take the crust out of the fridge, place one slice of banana on top of each crust.
step 10 Slice up the Banana (1). Take the crust out of the fridge, place one slice of banana on top of each crust.
step 11
Then pour the cream on top, dividing it evenly between the 12 servings.
step 11 Then pour the cream on top, dividing it evenly between the 12 servings.
step 12
Decorate with an additional slice of banana on top – Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
step 12 Decorate with an additional slice of banana on top – Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Tags

Comfort Food
Date Night
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Dessert
Vegetarian
Italian
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