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.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Additional Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Reese's peanut butter cupssome 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.
1 package oreos, 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
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.
1 cup (270g) creamy peanut butter, 4 oz cream cheese, 1 container cool whip
Chocolate Ganache
Place chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl.
1 1/2 cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
In a small pot over low heat, heat the heavy cream until just before boiling.
1/2 cup (118ml) heavy whipping cream
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.
Reese's peanut butter cups
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.
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Notes
Easily make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free oreos!
Storage Tips
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.
Can This Reese’s Pie Be Made Ahead of Time?
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.