Buckeye Pie
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This rich and oh-so decadent Buckeye Candy Pie is made with a perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate! It’s no wonder, peanut butter and chocolate lovers are going to be in love with this sinfully, nostalgic peanut butter classic candy twist transformed into an easy no bake Buckeye Pie recipe!
More Buckeye recipes? You’ll swoon over these Awesome Peanut Butter Buckeye Rice Krispies and Buckeye Candy and this Easy Buckeye Fudge!
What is Buckeye Pie?
Made in an Oreo crust
It’s perfect for any occasion when you feel like celebrating birthdays, holidays and more! This Easy Buckeye Fudge and this Rich n’ Gooey Buckeye Bars are screaming “buckeye” too!
What Are Buckeyes?
Buckeyes are peanut butter fudge candy balls dipped in melted chocolate. They get their name “buckeyes” because they look like the nuts that grow on Ohio buckeye trees. You don’t have to be an Ohio State fan to enjoy these!
Why You’ll Love this Buckeye Pie Recipe!
- Easy to make with 3 main steps for the assembling of the layers to the pie. Oreo pie crust, peanut butter filling and ganache!
- It will serve 12 easily. Cut smaller slivers for those who just want a little more than a sample for even more servings.
- If you love delicious, rich peanut butter fudge and chocolate, then this pie is right up your alley!
Ingredients You Need
Oreo Crust
- Oreo Cookies
- unsalted butter, melted
- salt
Peanut Butter Filling
- cream cheese, softened
- creamy peanut butter
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- heavy whipping cream
Chocolate Ganache
- heavy whipping cream
- semisweet chocolate chips
- peanut butter
How to Make Peanut Butter Buckeye Pie
Oreo Crust
- Pulse or crush Oreo cookies into crumbs. Add melted butter to Oreo cookie mixture and mix well. Firmly press mixture onto bottom and up the side of a 9-in. pie plate. Place in freeze for 10-12 minutes while you make the filling.
Peanut Butter Filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until very smooth. Beat in peanut butter until mixed well for 2 minutes, then mix in vanilla.
- Add powdered sugar one cup at a time on medium speed until mixture is evenly combined and mixed together.
- Mix in heavy whipping cream and then add mixture into crust and spread mixture evenly over filling.
Chocolate Ganache
- Place heavy cream in microwave for 1-2 minutes until boiling. Add chocolate chips and peanut butter and let sit for one minute. Whisk mixture together to get the smooth, glossy ganache.
- Spread ganache over the peanut butter filling covering to the edge of the pie. Chill for several hours before serving.
Other Ways to Serve Buckeye Pie
- Add some whipped topping or peanut butter cups or both to really dress it up! Whipped topping will lighten your dessert up some and is absolutely delicious with this Buckeye Candy Pie.
- Could also add colorful sprinkles on top, if you want to make this peanut butter chocolate pie festive for birthdays, holidays.
- Make 1/2 of the ganache recipe and leave a 1 inch border around the pie when adding the ganache so it’s only covering the middle of the pie or drizzle chocolate back and forth across the pie for less chocolate ganache on top.
- Add some chopped nuts on top of the pie for some added crunch and nuttiness.
- Sprinkle some sea salt on top of the chocolate. Oh my….Yes I went there!
How long Should I Store Buckeye Candy Pie
- Store pie covered for 5-7 days.
This buckeye pie recipe is so easy to make and it looks so glorious! The chocolate ganache is so shiny and rich looking on this beautiful pie. It’s really a fun pie to serve!
Craving More Dessert?
- Oreo Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
- Gooey Caramel Chocolate Ganache Brownies
- Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie
- Ultimate Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
Buckeye Pie
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¾ cups creamy peanut butter 16 oz jar (reserve 2 tablespoons for chocolate ganache)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Chocolate Ganache
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
How to Make Buckeye Pie
Oreo Crust
- Pulse or crush Oreo cookies into crumbs. Add melted butter to Oreo cookie mixture and mix well. Firmly press mixture onto bottom and up the side of a 9-in. pie plate. Place in freeze for 10-12 minutes while you make the filling.
Peanut Butter Filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until very smooth. Beat in peanut butter (reserving 2 tablespoons for ganache) until mixed well for 2 minutes, then mix in vanilla.
- Add powdered sugar one cup at a time on medium speed until mixture is evenly combined and mixed together.
- Mix in heavy whipping cream and then add mixture into crust and spread mixture evenly over filling.
Chocolate Ganache
- Place heavy cream in microwave for 1-2 minutes until it starts boiling. Add chocolate chips and peanut butter and let sit for one minute. Then, whisk mixture together to get the smooth, glossy ganache.
- Spread ganache over the peanut butter filling covering to the edge of the pie. Chill for several hours before serving.
