Mini Nutella Swirl Pies

Ingredients

• 1 box refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts)
• 1 cup Nutella
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for rolling
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.

2. 2

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie crusts and cut into 12 circles large enough to line the muffin cups, pressing each into a cup to form a shell.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully combined.

5. 5

   Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly into the pie shells, filling each about two-thirds full.

6. 6

   Drop small spoonfuls of Nutella on top of the cream cheese filling in each cup, then swirl gently with a toothpick or skewer to create a marbled pattern.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts over the tops of the pies.

8. 8

   Bake until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

   18:00 · Bake mini pies
9. 9

   Let the pies cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   15:00 · Cool in pan
10. 10

    Chill the pies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to fully set.

11. 11

    Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.