Mini-Chocolate Mousse Pies

Make your sweetie something sweet for St. Valentine’s Day.  Chocolate Mousse Pie is very easy to make.  You can change up the flavor by using a different flavor pudding mix.  You can also add in ½ teaspoon of your favorite extract (mint, almond, orange, or raspberry).  

Servings:  8

Time:  Prep: 10 minutes, chilling time:  2 hours
Hardware:  Measuring cups and spoons, a mixer, a large mixing bowl, a rubber spatula, plastic wrap, space in the fridge

Ingredients:

• 1-3.9 ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1-14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons milk
• 8 miniature, pre-made graham cracker pie crusts
• Shaved chocolate or candies for garnish 

1. Place the pudding mix, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy whipping cream into the mixing bowl.  Mix on high for about 2 minutes.  The mixture will become very thick. 
2. Add the milk, a little at the time, and blend until the mix is the consistency of very creamy peanut butter.  Scrape the sides of the bowl as you mix. 
3. Divide the mixture evenly between the pie crusts.  Cover in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
4. To serve, carefully turn the pies out and place in the center of a plate.  Top with chocolate for garnish