Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie

This creamy no-bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie recipe is an over-the-top dessert treat. It’s filled with Reese’s peanut butter cups, then topped with a chocolate ganache and whipped cream. It’s indulgent to the very last bite.

Ingredients to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Each July I celebrate beginning this journey of food blogging and sharing my kitchen adventures here on my website. I’ve met so many wonderful foodies, that love cooking and baking as much as I do through the years, for which I’m truly grateful. The very first recipe I posted with a less than stellar picture, was an easy pie recipe for peanut butter pie. I thought it fitting that as I celebrate this milestone, that I post another luscious peanut butter pie recipe. This reeses pie is one I’ve made for my family for quite some time, but I’ve never shared it here on my website before. The Reese’s peanut butter cup fans in your life will love you for this one, it’s rich and completely irresistible. Ingredients to make a Reese’s Pie: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Crust – One 10-inch graham cracker crust either store-bought or homemade. (Recipe included!)
• Peanut Butter – Creamy peanut butter is the star flavor. You can use Jif, Skippy or Peter Pan.
• Cream Cheese – Cream cheese stabilizes the filling.
• Liquid – One cup of half and half makes the filling creamy and smooth.
• Sugar – Powdered sugar for sweetness.
• Flavoring – Vanilla extract adds creamy floral notes.
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – Chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups plus 3 full size cut in half for garnishing as pictured. (optional)
• Whipped Cream – Frozen whipped topping that’s been thawed, plus additional for the decorating the top.
• Chocolate Drizzle – Semi sweet chocolate chips melted with heavy cream.
• Garnish – Halved Reese’s cups, chopped peanuts, and a drizzle of hot fudge chocolate ganache on top.

How to Make the Best Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

This creamy peanut butter cup pie is delicious to the very last slice. It’s a no bake dessert featuring America’s favorite candy. It’s ideal for every occasion from birthdays, to picnics, office parties and the holidays.

• Pie Shell – Use a store-bought graham cracker crust or make your own graham cracker crust recipe here.
• Peanut Butter Pie Filling – Whip together the cream cheese and peanut butter until fluffy.
• Sweeten with Confectioners’ Sugar – Add the powdered sugar, half and half and vanilla extract to the peanut butter filling, continuing to beat until smooth.
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – Fold in chopped peanut butter cups and whipped topping. Stir to combine then spreads the cream cheese mixture in the pie crust.
• Melt Chocolate for the Topping – Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl until smooth.
• Pour Chocolate on Top of the Pie – Sprinkle the top of the pie with peanuts.
• Garnish – Decorate with additional whipped cream and Reese’s peanut butter cups on top.
• Refrigerate – Chill until serving.

Tips or Making Creamy Peanut Butter Pie

• Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need to Make Peanut Butter Cup Pie: You’ll need a mixer either a stand mixer or a hand mixer to make the peanut butter filling, 9-inch or 10-inch pie plate measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls (large bowl and small bowl to melt the chocolate), a microwave or double boiler to melt the chocolate, an offset spatula or spoon to spread the filling into the crust and a sharp knife and chopping board.
• Use Your Favorite Peanut Butter: What’s the best peanut butter to make peanut butter pie? You can use any brand of peanut butter that you enjoy. I prefer smooth peanut butter for the peanut butter filling.
• Chill Thoroughly: After spreading the peanut butter mixture into the pie shell you should thoroughly chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or even overnight, before slicing to allow it to set.
• Decorate Your Way: I couldn’t resist pulling out my piping bag to pipe a border of whipped cream to make this pie pretty, but feel free to finish the top just the way you like. You could simply frost the top with whipped cream and sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups on top.
• When to Serve: This pie is a delicious option for potlucks, entertaining friends and family, Christmas pie, Thanksgiving pie, Easter, July 4th, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Recipe Variation

• Homemade Graham Cracker Crust Recipe: If you’d like to make your own graham cracker crust, you can! To do so, toss 1 ½ cups of crushed graham cracker crumbs with 4 tablespoons of melted butter and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Press firmly onto the bottom and sides of a 9 inch deep dish pie pan. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 12-15 minutes or just until lightly golden and set. Cool completely then proceed with the filling in the recipe.
• Crust Flavor: If you’re making your own crust, you can use classic graham crackers or chocolate graham crackers.
• Crust Variation: You could adapt this recipe using a store-bought chocolate Oreo crust, too. Again, it needs to be the larger 10 ounce version, if purchasing a premade crust.
• Cool Whip Substitution: You can use fresh whipped cream in place of whipped topping in the same amount. Keep in mind fresh whipped cream isn’t as stable as Cool Whip so add it to the top just before serving.
• Filling Variation: You can use heavy whipping cream in place of half and half.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: You can store this Reese’s pie covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container chilled in the fridge for up to one week.
• Freezer: You can freeze Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie, too! Cover with plastic wrap and foil, then freeze this pie for up to 2 months.

More Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Desserts to Make

When planning an event it’s important to always consider your guests likes and dislikes as well as their individual dietary needs. I’ve yet to come across anyone who doesn’t love this classic flavor combination.

• When you serve my Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna it’s sure to be met with “oohs” and “aahs.”
• Scratch made Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake.
• Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers are a holiday favorite.
• No bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Toffee Crunch Bars.
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Pound Cake is drizzled with a chocolate peanut butter glaze.
• This Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle is a stunner.
• Homemade Peanut Butter Bars.
• Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies filled with warm chocolate ganache.
• You may also love this recipe for Keto Peanut Butter Mousse from All Day I Dream About Food.

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Helpful Kitchen Items: 

• Mixer
• Measuring Set
• Mixing Bowls
• Pie Dish