Reese’s Pie Recipe
This decadent Reese’s Pie features a crunchy Oreo crust topped with a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling, finished with a smooth chocolate ganache and garnished with chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, this no-bake pie is both rich and easy to make, ideal for parties or a special dessert treat.
- Author: Luna
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Oreo Crust
- 1 package Oreos (14.3 oz, about 36 Oreos)
- 7 Tbsp (98g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup (270g) creamy peanut butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 container Cool Whip (8 oz), thawed
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 Tbsp (89ml) heavy whipping cream
Topping
- Reese’s peanut butter cups (some cut in half, others chopped)
- Prepare 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, packing it down firmly with the bottom of a measuring cup. Place the crust in the fridge to chill until ready to fill.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until well blended. Add the thawed Cool Whip and mix on low speed until fully combined. Spread this creamy filling evenly over the chilled Oreo crust. Return the pie to the refrigerator to keep chilled while preparing the ganache.
- Prepare Chocolate Ganache: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl. In a small pot over low heat, warm the heavy whipping cream until it is hot but not boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let the mixture sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften. Stir gently with a spatula until the ganache is smooth and glossy. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the room-temperature chocolate ganache over the peanut butter filling, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface. Before the ganache hardens, decorate the top with halved Reese’s peanut butter cups arranged around the edges, and sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups in the center.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the pie with foil and place it in the refrigerator or freezer for 1-2 hours to allow the ganache to set completely. Before serving, remove the pie from the freezer and let it sit for 15 minutes to make slicing easier. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator or freezer for freshness.
Notes
- To make slicing easier, allow the pie to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes after removing from the freezer before cutting.
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for Cool Whip if preferred.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use a sharp knife heated in warm water to cut neat pie slices.
Keywords: Reese's Pie, peanut butter pie, no bake pie, Oreo crust dessert, chocolate ganache, peanut butter dessert