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This reese peanut butter cups pie recipe gets rave reviews every single time, and it’s so easy to make, a kid can do it (just ask Janell below)! If you’re looking for major wow factor with minimal effort, this reese’s pie is your new best kept secret.
This pie is delicious! So easy to make too. My 10 year old made it for our Thanksgiving gathering and it was everyone’s favorite.
-Janell
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie
If you’re a fan of peanut butter cups, this is an easy dessert you need to save! This easy pie recipe is kind of like eating giant peanut butter cups.
For chocolate lovers, there’s an oreo crust and thick layer of melted chocolate ganache. This is our go-to pie to make whenever we have a chocolate peanut butter craving!
I decided to keep this reese peanut butter cups pie recipe ridiculously simple. No baking, no complicated pie crust, no lattice to weave.
If you can press, pour and chop, I know you can recreate this peanut butter lovers pie in your kitchen!
Why We Love this Reese’s Pie
- easy to make with simple ingredients
- no bake – one less thing to put in the oven during the holidays!
- customize the crust – stick with the oreo pie crust or use a graham cracker pie crust
- perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter for the holiday season or any special occasions
Reeses Peanut Butter Pie Ingredients
Reese’s peanut butter cup pie is made with just 8 ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe box for the full measurements.
- oreos – blended into a fine crumb
- butter
- cream cheese – you can use original or 1/3 less fat
- peanut butter – creamy peanut butter
- cool whip
- heavy cream
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- reese’s peanut butter cups
How to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie
Layer #1 – oreo crust
In a blender or food processor, pulse the oreos into crumbs.
Combine the crumbs with melted butter and press the oreo mixture into the pie plate using the bottom of a measuring cup.
Layer #2 – peanut butter filling
Beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together.
Gently mix in the cool whip.
Spread the filling over the oreo crust.
Layer #3 – chocolate ganache
Place chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl.
In a small pot over low heat, heat the heavy cream until just before boiling.
Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips. Allow the mixture to stand for 1-2 minutes.
Use a spatula to stir the mixture until smooth.
Allow the ganache to come to room temperature before adding it to the pie. Pour chocolate ganache on top of the filling.
Layer #4 – reese’s cups
Chop as many peanut butter cups as you want and put them on top of the pie.
Then refrigerate or freeze the pie until set, at least 2 hours.
How to Store Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie
This pie can be kept in the fridge or the freezer. In the fridge the pie is softer and the filling is light. But it also tastes amazing out of the freezer.
Now that I’ve made this pie a few times, I’ve discovered that I prefer it frozen rather then just refrigerated. Be sure to cover the entire pie in a layer of plastic wrap for best results while storing.
Even when “frozen” the filling is still creamy and easy to cut through, the only thing that gives a little trouble to cut through is the oreo crust. But I figure I can dish out a little elbow grease for a piece of pie.
Time Required to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie
- 5 minutes to make the crust
- 5 minutes to make the peanut butter filling
- 10 minutes to make the chocolate ganache and add the reese’s cups
- 2 hours to chill in the fridge or freezer
Gluten Free Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
It was really easy to make this reese peanut butter cups pie recipe gluten free by using gluten free oreos for the crust. All of the other ingredients in the recipe are naturally gluten free!
Reese’s Pie Recipe Tips
- Blend the entire oreo (the cream and the cookies) when making the crust.
- I recommend using creamy peanut butter, not natural peanut butter as it can separate.
- To decorate the top of the pie with reese’s peanut butter cups, cut 8 mini peanut butter cups in half. Place the halves around the outside of the pie. Add more chopped peanut butter cups to the center.
My husband is a chocolate and peanut butter fanatic!! This was a big hit!! I loved it to!! So easy which I love and so decadent!! I will be making again..definitely for him for his birthday and the next day was Father’s day!! I was going to buy a chocolate store bought crust just to save time!! Glad I did Not..the homemade crust was excellent and I just used knock off oreos and No one would have known the difference!! The crust was to die for!!
-Amey
Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie Recipe FAQs
I’ve only used creamy peanut butter, but if you like the added crunch of crunchy peanut butter, you can definitely use that!
To make the chocolate ganache, I used semi-sweet chocolate chips. Feel free to use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips too.
Yes. The recipe contains cream cheese and cool whip, which need to be stored in the fridge for best results.
When covered and stored properly, this pie will last for up to 5 days in the fridge. However, it’s so good, you might eat the whole thing right away!
Yes. You can either freeze the pie to enjoy it as a frozen dessert or you can freeze the pie to store it for later. To freeze, assemble the pie then wrap it really well in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Yes. You can make this pie ahead of time. This recipe makes for an amazing Thanksgiving pie. Assemble the pie then wrap it really well in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To thaw: place the wrapped pie in the fridge overnight.
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Reeses Pie
Ingredients
Oreo Crust
- 1 package oreos, 14.3 oz
- ½ stick unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 container cool whip, 8 oz, thawed
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Topping
- Reese’s peanut butter cups, some cut in half, others chopped
Instructions
Oreo Crust
- Process the oreos in a food processor or blender until fine crumbs remain. In a large bowl, combine the crushed oreos with the melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into a 9 or 10 inch pie pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack the crust down. Place the crust in the fridge to chill until ready to fill.
Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until well blended. Add the cool whip and blend on low until combined. Spread this mixture over the crust. Return pie to the fridge while making the ganache.
Chocolate Ganache
- Place chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl.
- In a small pot over low heat, heat the heavy cream until just before boiling.
- Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips. Allow the mixture to stand for 1-2 minutes.
- Use a spatula to stir the mixture until smooth.
- Allow the ganache to come to room temperature before adding it to the pie. Pour the ganache on top of the pie, using a spatula to evenly spread it.
Topping
- Before the chocolate hardens, add the peanut butter cups. Start by adding the halved peanut butter cups around the edges, placing them as close or as far apart as you want. Then add chopped peanut butter cups to the center of the pie.
- Cover the pie with tinfoil and return to the fridge or freezer for 1-2 hours. Before serving, remove the pie from the freezer and let it sit for a 15 minutes to make cutting it easier. Cover and refrigerate or freeze any leftovers.
How many Oreo cookies do you use? I buy the big bulk package from Costco, so I’m not sure how many come in a regular package.
Hi Sarah! The standard oreo packages are 14.3 oz and contain about 36 cookies!
Is it possible to replace the creme cheese with something else or leave it out?
Hi Lorrie, I am not entirely sure. The cream cheese definitely gives the pie stability.
Can I just get the store-bought Oreo crust or will that not be big enough/ taste as good?
You can definitely use a store bought crust!
Dying over here. Can’t wait to try this recipe. And your pics are amazing! :)
Planning on making this soon. Can I use less whipped cream and more cream cheese?
Hi Robin! I would think that would be okay! The pie does have a rich cream cheese taste already – why are you wanting to use more cream cheese?
I just made this yummy looking pie and it turned out beautifully. I got a tiny bit scared though…all the other peanut butter pies I’ve made had icing sugar in the peanut butter mixture. So I added some, even though it’s not in your directions, Beth. I’m wondering for next time, does the peanut butter layer taste sweet enough without adding sugar? BTW, the ganache was fabulous. I have to confess I saved some to put over ice cream. Thanks for sharing an impressive-looking peanut butter pie recipe. I’m sure it will taste as good as it looks!
Hi Carole! I think the peanut butter layer is sweetness without any added sugar. The cool whip definitely adds a little sweetness, but when cut into a slice, there are a lot of sweet things going on with all the chocolate and peanut butter cups!
Do I have to use heavy cream isn’t there something else I could use?
Hi Janet! To make the chocolate ganache, you will need to use heavy cream.
I hope you have a fantastic 2017 Holiday. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year!
I get major pleasure just reading and trying what you put out there so I thank you so very much.
Sincerely,
Karen
What kind of chocolate chips did you use? Were they semi sweet or milk chocolate?
Semi-sweet!
I made these into “cupcakes”: oreo on bottom of cupcake cup, peanut butter filling, ganache, and a quarter reese cup on top. Nice and little dessert appetizers for a party. Thanks for the recipe!