Here is a No-Bake Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie recipe with clear, detailed, step-by-step directions It’s rich, creamy, and very easy—no oven required.
🥧 No-Bake Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie
⏱ Time Required
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Prep time: 20 minutes
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Chill time: 2–4 hours
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Total time: About 2½–4 hours
🍽 Servings
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8–10 slices
🧾 Ingredients
Crust
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2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (Oreos, filling removed)
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½ cup melted butter
Peanut Butter Filling
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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½ cup powdered sugar
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup whipped topping (or whipped cream)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
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1½ cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup peanut butter
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1 tbsp butter (optional, for smoothness)
🥣 Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Make the crust
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Place cookie crumbs in a medium bowl.
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Pour in melted butter.
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Mix until crumbs are fully coated and look like wet sand.
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Press mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
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Place crust in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
Step 2: Prepare the peanut butter filling
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In a large bowl, add cream cheese and peanut butter.
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Beat with a mixer or spoon until smooth and creamy.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
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Mix until fully combined.
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Gently fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Fill the crust
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Remove crust from the refrigerator.
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Spoon the peanut butter filling into the crust.
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Spread evenly with a spatula.
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Return pie to the refrigerator while making the topping.
Step 4: Make the chocolate topping
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Add chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring after each.
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Continue until melted and smooth.
Step 5: Top the pie
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Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the peanut butter filling.
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Gently spread to the edges.
Step 6: Chill
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 2–4 hours, or until fully set.
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For cleaner slices, chill overnight.
🍴 Serving Tips
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Slice with a warm knife for neat cuts
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Optional garnish:
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Chopped Reese’s cups
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Chocolate drizzle
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Crushed peanuts
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🧊 Storage
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Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
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Can be frozen for up to 1 month (thaw slightly before slicing)