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Last Halloween, I wanted to surprise my family with a dessert that wasn’t just your usual spooky cookies or cupcakes—something a little more sophisticated but still fun. I found this recipe for a Creepy Butter Pie, and let me tell you, it was an absolute hit! My family, who usually skips right over the dessert table to fill their plates with savory bites, couldn’t get enough of it. The buttery, rich texture paired with its subtly eerie design (think dark chocolate webs and blood-red raspberry drizzle) was the perfect combination of delicious and spooky. Even my aunt, who’s not big on sweets, was asking for seconds. It’s safe to say this will be a Halloween staple in our household from now on!

Ingredients

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For the crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
½ cup melted unsalted butter

For the butter filling:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional for added flavor)
1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream

For the spooky topping:

½ cup dark chocolate, melted
¼ cup fresh raspberries (for that “blood” effect)
Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a pie dish to create an even crust. Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Prepare the Butter Filling: Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the butter mixture until well combined. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and spread evenly.
Add the Spooky Touch: Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the pie, creating a spooky web design. For an extra creepy look, squish the raspberries with a fork and scatter them on top to look like blood splatters.
Chill and Serve: Let the pie chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar for a ghostly finish.

Notes

Use high-quality butter: Since butter is the star of this recipe, the better the butter, the richer and creamier your pie will taste.
Chill the crust well: This step ensures the crust holds its shape and provides a firm base for the creamy filling.
Don’t overmix the whipped cream: Overmixing can deflate your cream and make the pie filling less fluffy.
Keep the decorations simple but spooky: A chocolate drizzle in the shape of a spider web is easy but effective.
Make it ahead: This pie tastes even better the next day, so it’s great for preparing ahead of your Halloween festivities.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8
Calories: 480