This easy Reese's pie recipe tastes just like a giant peanut butter cup! With layers of delicious chocolate ganache, creamy peanut butter, crushed graham crackers, and chopped peanut butter cups - it's the perfect no-bake dessert!
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🌟 Why this recipe works
This Reese's peanut butter pie is an easy, no-bake dessert that everyone will love. It's made with rich and creamy chocolate ganache, chunky peanut butter filling, crushed graham crackers, and Reese's peanut butter cups - all combined to make a delicious pie that tastes just like a giant peanut butter cup!
From start to finish, it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare this creamy peanut butter pie using minimal ingredients. The hard part about this recipe is anxiously waiting 4 hours for it to set in the refrigerator before cutting a slice.
It's the perfect dessert for the holidays, potlucks, bake sales, or any special occasion. From classic cakes like my Southern hummingbird cake recipe to decadent tiramisu and cream pie cookies, you can find something delicious for every occasion in here.
The rich and creamy layers of peanut butter and chocolate come together in a delicious way that will have everyone asking for seconds (and thirds!).
And don't forget to check out our other delicious pie recipes to make for the festive season:
🍽 Key Ingredients
You'll be amazed at how easily all the ingredients come together to make a delicious, creamy Reese's peanut butter pie.
Milk chocolate chips - You'll need lots of melted chocolate chips to make the chocolate ganache to cover the chunky peanut butter filling.
Vegetable oil - A spoonful of vegetable oil helps to give the ganache a silky smooth texture and shine.
Powdered sugar - For the peanut butter cream filling, powdered sugar gives it a sweet and creamy texture.
Graham cracker crumbs - To balance the sweetness of the filling, crushed graham crackers give it a nice crunchy texture.
Smooth peanut butter - For maximum flavor, use high-quality peanut butter for this recipe.
Salted sweet cream butter - Salted butter helps to bring all the filling ingredients together for a creamy and smooth texture.
Mini Reese's peanut butter cups - Chopped peanut butter cups are added to the top of the pie to give it a crunchy and sweet topping.
Substitutions
Reese's butter cups
If you don't have any mini Reese's peanut butter cups on hand, feel free to use chopped regular-size peanut butter cups instead.
Chocolate chips
Use any chocolate chips you fancy for this recipe. Milk, dark, or even white chocolate chips work well in this recipe.
🔪 How to make
Making Reese's peanut butter pie is a breeze with this easy recipe! All you have to do is melt the chocolate chips for the ganache, mix the filling ingredients until smooth, then layer the two mixtures in a pan and top with the chocolate ganache.
Preparations
Step 1
Line a 9-inch tart pan with parchment paper cut into a circle, and spray it with nonstick spray.
Step 2
Heat 2 ½ cups of milk chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in the microwave using a microwaveable bowl for 45 seconds to 1 minute until the chocolate has completely melted and is smooth in texture.
Step 3
Pour half of the melted chocolate into the bottom of the tart pan and spread it up the sides with a spatula. Pop the pan in the fridge to harden while making the filling.
Step 4
Whisk the powdered sugar and crushed graham crackers in a large bowl.
Step 5
Heat the peanut butter and sweet cream butter in the microwave for 45 seconds until melted using a microwaveable bowl.
Combine the melted peanut butter mixture with the graham cracker mixture until completely incorporated.
Step 6
Take the tart pan out of the fridge and pour the peanut butter filling into the chocolate casing. Smooth the top with the spatula, then pour the remaining melted chocolate over the top.
Step 7
Gently tap the tart pan on top of the surface so that the chocolate settles.
Step 8
Refrigerate the peanut butter cup pie for a minimum of 4 hours until completely set.
Step 9
Once set, remove the tart pan from the dessert by gently applying pressure to the edges of the pan, then flip the pan upside down over a large plate that covers the pan. Remove the parchment paper and flip the peanut butter cup pie onto another plate for serving.
Step 10
Cut Reese's peanut butter pie into slices, serve with whipped cream, and drizzle melted chocolate and peanut butter over the top.
💭 Cooking tips
No parchment paper.
Generously spray the inside of the tart pan with cooking or nonstick spray if you don't have parchment paper.
Heat the chocolate.
When applying the top layer of chocolate ganache, you may need to reheat it in the microwave for 10 seconds so that it's runny again, as it will harden as it cools.
Let the pie come to room temperature.
Once the peanut butter cup pie has set and the chocolate has hardened, remove it from the fridge for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
📖 Recipe Variations
For a little more decadence or to give the peanut butter pie recipe a bit more crunch with a graham cracker pie crust, try some of these simple variations:
Use a graham cracker pie crust
For a crunchier base, buy a graham cracker crust and form it into the tart pan so that it covers the bottom and comes up the sides. Pour the melted chocolate into the graham cracker crust, followed by the chunky peanut butter mixture, and drizzle hot fudge over the top with drizzles of melted peanut butter.
Mini peanut butter cups
Use a muffin tin or muffin casings to create mini peanut butter cups. These are perfect for parties and little treats for kids.
Use cool whip
Top the peanut butter mixture with 1 package of cool whip and spread it evenly so that it covers the tart pan, then drizzle with melted chocolate or hot fudge over the top.
Add cream cheese
Add 8 ounces of cream cheese to the peanut butter mixture for a creamy and more indulgent version. Whisk it well with the other filling ingredients until fluffy and light before spreading it into the tart pan.
🥗 What to serve with
Peanut butter pie is a great stand-alone dessert option that can be served as it is or with some accompaniments.
To make it even more decadent, try adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some freshly whipped cream.
You could also add a sprinkle of sea salt flakes or chopped peanuts.
For a chocolatey pairing, try adding some melted chocolate chips or hot fudge syrup. A drizzle of caramel sauce or butterscotch syrup would also make a great topping.
No matter what you choose to serve it with, Reese's peanut butter cup pie is sure to be a hit!
🙋 Frequently asked questions
Can I make Reese’s peanut butter cup pie ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare this Reese’s peanut butter cup pie up to three days in advance. Allow the pie to come to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Should I use creamy or crunchy peanut butter for the filling?
Either one will work for this recipe. The creamy peanut butter will give you a smoother texture, while crunchy gives the filling a nice crunchy texture. It’s really up to your preference!
Which chocolate chips should I use for this recipe?
For the chocolate ganache, you can use either semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips. If you want a richer flavor, opt for dark chocolate chips.
🧊 Storing
Reece's peanut butter cup pie is perfect for making in advance and storing in the fridge or freezer.
Fridge - The pie will keep in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can either transfer the leftover slices to an airtight container or cover the plate and leftover peanut butter pie with several layers of plastic wrap.
Freezer - If you want to freeze the pie, cover it with freeze wrap and make sure it is tightly sealed. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to serve it, thaw the pie in the fridge overnight and serve it at room temperature.
🍳 Related dessert recipes
If you loved this recipe and to try your hands at more delicious chocolate recipes, give our Mississippi mud cake or the sock it to me cake a go. They are truly indulgent!
👪 Serving size
One giant Reese’s pie will serve 8 people. You can also cut the slices smaller or double the recipe to make two pies.
Reese's peanut butter pie is a delicious, creamy, and indulgent dessert that will satisfy all your cravings! It's both flavorful and decadent - and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you make it for a special occasion or just to treat yourself and your loved ones, this peanut butter pie is sure to be a hit! Enjoy!
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📋 Recipe
Reese's Pie
Ingredients
Chunky Peanut Butter Filling
- 1⅓ cups Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 1¼ cups Smooth peanut butter
- ½ cup Salted sweat cream butter
Toppings
- 1 cup Mini Reese's peanut butter cups - or chopped PB cups
- Drizzle of some melted chocolate chips and soft peanut butter
Instructions
Preparations
- Line a 9-inch tart pan with parchment paper cut into a circle, and spray it with nonstick spray.
- Heat 2 ½ cups of milk chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in the microwave using a microwaveable bowl for 45 seconds to 1 minute until the chocolate has completely melted and is smooth in texture.
- Pour half of the melted chocolate into the bottom of the tart pan and spread it up the sides with a spatula. Pop the pan in the fridge to harden while making the filling.
- Whisk the powdered sugar and crushed graham crackers in a large bowl.
- Heat the peanut butter and sweet cream butter in the microwave for 45 seconds until melted using a microwaveable bowl. Combine the melted peanut butter mixture with the graham cracker mixture until completely incorporated.
- Take the tart pan out of the fridge and pour the peanut butter filling into the chocolate casing. Smooth the top with the spatula, then pour the remaining melted chocolate over the top.
- Gently tap the tart pan on top of the surface so that the chocolate settles.
- Refrigerate the peanut butter cup pie for a minimum of 4 hours until completely set.
- Once set, remove the tart pan from the dessert by gently applying pressure to the edges of the pan, then flip the pan upside down over a large plate that covers the pan. Remove the parchment paper and flip the peanut butter cup pie onto another plate for serving.
- Cut Reese's peanut butter pie into slices, serve with whipped cream, and drizzle melted chocolate and peanut butter over the top.
Ann Thompson
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