Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie (Easy Creamy Dessert Recipe)

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie is rich, creamy, and full of peanut buttery flavor. The silky filling is loaded with chopped peanut butter cups and sits on a soft vanilla wafer crust, then it’s topped with even more Reese’s and peanut butter chips.

Originally posted October 2016, udpated March 2026

Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Calling all peanut butter lovers – this is the perfect pie for you!

If you love Reese’s cups, this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie is going to be your new favorite dessert. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with peanut buttery flavor, with chunks of chopped peanut butter cups mixed right into the filling.

The filling is silky smooth and fluffy, almost like a peanut butter mousse, and it sits on top of a soft vanilla wafer crust with just a little bit of crisp around the edges. Then the whole pie gets topped with even more chopped Reese’s and peanut butter chips for extra flavor and texture.

This peanut butter cup pie recipe is simple to make, perfect for the holiday season, family gatherings, or parties, and it’s one of those desserts that always disappear fast when you serve it.

Why You’ll Love This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie

There are a lot of peanut butter desserts out there, but this Reese’s pie is a favorite for a few reasons.

• No bake dessert that’s easy to make ahead. Let me be clarify – I do recommend baking the crust to make it crispy and hold up better but it’s not a deal-breaker if you don’t bake it. The pie (as a whole) does not get baked!
• Incredibly creamy and peanut buttery without being overly sweet
• Light and fluffy peanut butter filling made with cream cheese and whipped topping
• Chunks of peanut butter cups throughout the pie for extra chocolate and peanut butter flavor
• Soft vanilla wafer crust that pairs perfectly with this peanut butter chocolate pie.
• Rich and creamy dessert that isn’t too chocolatey and lets the peanut butter flavor shine

Equipment Needed

You don’t need anything fancy to make this delicious dessert, just a few basic kitchen tools.

• 9-inch pie dish
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Food processor
• Large bowl
• Spoon or spatula

Ingredients

You can find all the basic ingredients for this easy pie recipe at your local grocery store.

Crust

• Vanilla wafers (about 50 cookies)
• Sugar
• Butter, melted

Filling

• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar
• Heavy cream
• Creamy peanut butter
• Cool Whip, thawed
• Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped (optional)

Topping

• Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
• Peanut butter chips

Find the complete recipe with ingredient measurements in the recipe card below.

How to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie

This no-bake Peanut Butter Cup pie is so easy to make and it’s perfect when you need a make-ahead dessert! And it’s the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter.

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
2. Add the vanilla wafers to the bowl of a food processor and process for 30–60 seconds until they become fine crumbs. Add the sugar and melted butter and pulse until the mixture starts to clump together.
3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. I love using the bottom of a measuring cup for this.
4. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool. See note below about not baking the crust.

Note: You can skip baking the vanilla wafer crust and simply chill it in the refrigerator or freezer for about 30 to 60 minutes to help it set. However, baking it makes the crust a little sturdier and slightly crisp, helps prevent it from getting soggy, and give your no bake peanut butter pie recipe better texture.

5. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
6. Add the peanut butter and slowly pour in the heavy cream while mixing. Continue beating until smooth and creamy.
7. Fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined.

5. Lastly, gently fold in the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
6. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly into the cooled crust. Sprinkle the chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups and peanut butter chips over the top.

5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.

Variations

There are lots of easy ways to change up this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie depending on what you have on hand or how chocolatey you want it. The easiest swaps are to change up the pie crust and the toppings.

• Oreo Crust. Instead of the vanilla wafer crust, use a crushed Oreo cookie crust for a richer chocolate flavor. It pairs really well with the peanut butter filling, making the pie a little more chocolatey.
• Graham Cracker Crust. A buttery graham cracker crust is another great option and gives the pie a classic dessert flavor. You can use a store-bought crust or make your own with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
• Nutter Butters Crust. For even more peanut butter flavor, swap the vanilla wafers for Nutter Butter cookies in the crust. Process the cookies into crumbs and mix with sugar and melted butter the same way. It makes a delicious peanut buttery crust that pairs perfectly with the creamy filling.
• Chocolate Ganache Topping. For the chocolate lovers out there, make this an extra decadent dessert by pouring a layer of homemade chocolate ganache over the top of the pie before adding the chopped peanut butter cups. Let the ganache set slightly in the fridge before slicing.
• Extra Peanut Butter Cups. Big fan of peanut butter cups? Stir in more chopped peanut butter cups to the filling or sprinkle extra on top of your Reeses Pie.
• Chocolate Drizzle. Drizzle melted chocolate or chocolate syrup over the top of the pie before serving for an easy finishing touch.
• Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie. Freeze the pie instead of refrigerating it for a frozen dessert that’s perfect for summer. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.
• Homemade Whipped Cream Topping. Instead of using the chopped candy topping, you can add a layer of homemade whipped cream. Just whip heavy whipping cream with a little powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread or pipe it over the whole thing for another light and creamy layer on top of your No-Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie.

Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Cup Pie

This easy peanut butter pie recipe is a great recipe when you need an easy dessert. Here are some tips to make sure you have the best pie for your special occasions.

• Use creamy peanut butter. Creamy peanut butter blends smoothly into the filling and gives the pie the best texture.
• Let the crust cool completely. Adding the filling while the crust is warm can soften the filling and affect the texture.
• Give it plenty of chill time. This pie needs several hours in the refrigerator to fully set. Overnight is even better.
• Add extra toppings if you like. A drizzle of chocolate syrup, hot fudge, or extra peanut butter cups on top makes this pie even more fun to serve.

Storage Instructions

Store the pie covered with a layer of plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.

Because the filling is creamy and made with whipped topping and cream cheese, the pie should be kept chilled until ready to serve.

If you want to make it ahead, this pie actually holds up really well overnight. In fact, letting it chill longer helps the filling set up even better and makes it easier to slice.

Recipe Notes

• 3 cups of vanilla wafers is about 50 cookies.
• For a smoother, creamy peanut butter filling, you can omit the peanut butter cups inside the pie and just use them as a topping.

FAQ

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