Leftover Pie? Turn It Into A Bite-Sized Chocolate-Covered Snack

On the rare occasion you're left with uneaten pie, there are more ways to enjoy the dessert than simply throwing it on a plate. To get the most from your leftover pie, shape it into bite-sized balls to make a decadent chocolate treat.

Whether dark, milk, or white is your personal poison, there's hardly a dessert out there that can't be made better with chocolate — especially pie. A drizzle is pretty delicious on a warm slice, but it's even better when completely covered in chocolate. In a few simple steps, you can condense the dessert into small, flavorful spheres packed with flavor. The cocoa-coated balls are a creatively delicious way to serve up snacks to guests, or simply hoard it all to yourself.

Take your remaining pie and place it in a bowl, using your hands or an electric mixer to crumble it until the pie is broken up. With an ice cream scoop, section out bite-sized balls of pie, and roll them until they're smooth and even. Lay the pie balls out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for half an hour to harden. Melt a bowl of chocolate and allow it to cool slightly before dunking each ball inside, ensuring they're sufficiently covered. If you have any leftover pie crust, crush it up and sprinkle it over the chocolate-covered balls before letting them set in the fridge.

The best type of pie to transform into the compact chocolate dessert is whatever kind you can't get enough of. For fans of pumpkin pie, its smooth, creamy texture makes it a stellar pick for turning into pie bites. An ice cream scoop glides through the center with ease, and rolling them into balls is quick. Pumpkin is packed with a sweet, nutty taste, so something with a bitter edge, like semi-sweet milk chocolate, is the perfect flavor balance. After covering the balls in chocolate, add a dusting of cinnamon sugar for a treat that's sweet, spicy, and everything nice.

For lemon blueberry pie, buttery white chocolate is an ideal counterpart to the zingy dessert. Once the pie bites are covered in white chocolate, sprinkle lemon zest and powdered sugar on top. To really elevate the look of the dessert, include edible flowers atop the chocolate. Chamomile has a dainty appearance, with a fruity flavor that's complementary to the dessert, while lavender's purple hue and citrusy, herbaceous taste is fit for blueberry pie.