Fillo shells make the perfect crust for no bake pies! These little sweeties have a no bake Nutella filling that gets topped with lightly sweetened pumpkin whipped cream.
Every Halloween I am faced with the same dilemma; do I dress up or not. If I do dress up, to what degree am I willing to do it. In general, I hate dressing in costumes. While I realize part of the appeal of donning costumes is the chance to be something other than yourself for one night. However, my desire for dress up and pretend play ceased when I was about ten years old. I never got it back.
Last year the only costume I could muster for our neighborhood costume party was to be a fork in the road. I wore a black shirt, taped little white lines down my torso and placed a plastic fork in the middle of those lines. I thought this costume showed an extraordinary amount of creativity. My goal was to create an ensemble while putting forth the least amount of effort possible; I think I achieved just that. Unfortunately, that whole endeavor tapped me out. I’m not sure I have it in me this year. If you have super low maintenance costume ideas, I’m all ears.
When I go to a Halloween party, I don’t pay attention to the costumes, I hone in on the food! While everyone else parades around as angels and devils, I’ll be stuffing my pie hole with chicken wings, nachos, and dessert! This year, by contribution to the snack table, will be these mini no bake pies.
These Nutella pies are the ultimate in low-maintenance. These little no-bake pies start with Athens Foods Fillo Shells that get filled with a delicious Nutella filling. Each small cup gets topped with a festive swirl of homemade pumpkin whipped cream. These no bake pies are simple, quick and suitable for those that don’t call themselves bakers. In fact, the Nutella fudge mixture is made in the microwave and the whipped cream is made with only three ingredients and a mixer!
What your Halloween costume will be this year is irrelevant, what matters is how soon can you make these fillo no bake pies!
Mini Nutella No Bake Pies with Pumpkin Whipped Cream
Flaky fillo dough cups are filled with a rich Nutella filling and topped with a creamy pumpkin whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1.9 oz boxes Athens Mini Fillo Shells
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together heavy cream and sugar in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave cream mixture for 1 minute. Stir in Nutella and microwave for an additional minute. Remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk until completely smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture into each of the Fillo cups (about 3/4 full). Refrigerate the cups until set (I let them sit about an hour)
- Meanwhile, place heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on high until cream begins to thicken. Continue to whisk on medium speed; slowly add sugar and pumpkin puree. Continue to whisk cream until stiff peaks begin to form.
- Place cream in a piping bag or a ziptop bag snipped in the corner. Pipe frosting onto each tart. Garnish with mini chips if desired.
Disclosure: I received compensation from Athens Foods for recipe development purposes. All opinions are my own. For more Athens Foods recipes, click here
Medeja says
Very cute treats!
Sandy @ ReluctantEntertainer says
Adorable and delicious! We love Nutella!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Totally hear you on the whole no costume thing! Never happens here either! I’ll focus on the food like these adorable little treats!
Nicole says
You had me at Nutella… and no bake… and pie! But seriously, these look delicious and are so cute!
Katerina @ Diethood says
These pies are absolutely outstanding!! Love the flavors and the creativity.
Your fork on the road costume sounds so amazing to me! It beats my 80s rock star-costume that I do every.year. 😀
Kristyn says
Yum yum yum! These are so cute and look so delicious!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These are so great Tanya! Perfect for any occasion!
Alida says
These are adorable and so tasty!!
creativejewishmom/sara says
looks great and is quick, yay! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
The pumpkin whipped cream is genius! I love these little phyllo shells for the holidays!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
These are so cute and I am obsessed with Nutella! I love how you added the chocolate chips for eyes. So cute for Halloween!
Maris (In Good Taste) says
So cute! I love the mini shells — built in portion control
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I saw a button at the Halloween store that says “This is my Halloween costume.” That’s what I’m wearing. 🙂 Love these pies!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
I think your fork in the road costume sounds like a wonderful idea!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
haha..i have that struggle too. But you know what, the kiddos love it when you dress up with them so I end up doing it every year. 🙂
One thing I am sure of is that I WILL be having these no bake pies… holy yum do they look good!
Natalie says
One can’t go wrong with Nutella, but I’ve never thought about pairing it with pumpkin. Sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
Cailly @ A Tale of Two Cooks says
These are so cute! Was looking for a quick no fuss appetizer to bring to my Halloween Party tomorrow. Think I found it. Thanks for the recipe!
Glad I found you on Foodie Friends Friday.
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says
I hate trying to figure out a costume! I was away during my friend’s Halloween party this year so I didn’t have to come up with anything. And I am staying in tonight! I might be making these yummy no bake pies while I’m handing out candy!
Maria Magdalena says
Good idea with nutella and filo pastry! I pinned at the Pinterest board. Thank you for your participation at Tasty Tuesday Creative K Kids.
Julie says
When do you add the vanilla to the nuttella pre mixture?
Lemonsforlulu says
Julie you will stir in the vanilla after the mixture comes out of the microwave and before you place the Nutella mixture in the individual cups.
Karly says
These look adorable and delicious! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Quinn Caudill says
I’m with ya. I am all about the food. Thanks for sharing with us at #Throwback Thursday. Hope to see you again this week.
Laina Turner says
This looks amazing. I love Nutella.
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
I dunno HOW I missed these last year but i was searching your site for no bake pies and BAM! So cute and SO delicious! I might try them for Thanksgiving!
Lemonsforlulu says
Well thank you lady. Plus they are tiny so you can eat about 40 in one sitting!
Sally says
Hi there! I am will be bringing these to Thanksgiving at my in-laws and I’m wondering if I am ok to make these ahead? Will the whipped cream mixture flop?
Thank you!!
Tanya Schroeder says
You can make each part of this dessert in advance, but I would not top each pie with the whipped cream until right before serving.