Buckeye Pie is an easy no bake peanut butter and chocolate dessert. If you like buckeye candies, this peanut butter pie with ganache topping is a must try.
Chocolate and peanut butter is my favorite dessert combination. Being a seasoned mom, making desserts is a great way to spend time with my 8 kids. They like to help me prepare as much as they enjoying eating them.
I love making Pie Recipes for many occasions, especially for the holidays. Not only is this pie so yummy but it looks gorgeous. Each bite has delicious layers and comes together without much work.
If you love buckeye candy, try making Buckeye brownie bites, Buckeye Bars and Buckeye Brownie Cookies for more delicious dessert ideas.
What's in this post: Buckeye Pie Recipe
What Is A Buckeye Pie?
Buckeye pie has all the flavors of classic Buckeye Balls. While this will not taste the same as the classic Buckeye Candy, it will be so tasty and provide a new twist.
The Crushed Oreo Crust is topped with a creamy peanut butter filling similar to the inside of buckeye candy. Then the pie is covered with a rich chocolate topping.
We like to leave a portion of the peanut butter filling showing. This will make the pie most closely resemble traditional buckeye candy.
Ingredients
Crust
- Oreo Cookies: Whole Oreos (with cream filling) crushed into fine crumbs to create a rich, chocolatey base.
- Unsalted Butter, melted: Binds the cookie crumbs together and adds a touch of richness without extra salt.
Pie Filling
- Cream Cheese: Softened at room temperature for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Adds rich, nutty flavor and pairs perfectly with the cream cheese.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and thickens the filling for the perfect consistency.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor and adds a subtle, aromatic touch.
Topping
- Milk Chocolate Chips: Use good-quality milk chocolate for a smooth, creamy, and sweet ganache.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Adds richness and helps create a silky, pourable chocolate topping.
Scroll to the bottom to see recipe card for the full ingredients and recipe.
Variations
- Crust. We love the Oreo cookie crust but feel free to try other variations. More tasty ideas include chocolate graham crackers or a store bought crust.
- Topping. Sprinkle crushed candy, sprinkles, nuts or anything you like on top of the chocolate. Just make sure to do this before the chocolate sets so that it will stick.
How To Make Buckeye Pie
Step 1 – Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor. Or place them in a Ziplock bag and bash with a rolling pin until crumbs are formed.
Step 2 – Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. I like to use the bottom of a glass cup for this.
Step 3 – Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until creamy. Mix in the peanut butter until combined. Then slowly add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Step 4 – Pour the peanut butter mixture into the pie crust and smooth it out into an even layer.
Step 5 – Microwave the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a medium bowl. Melt in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is melted.
Step 6 – Spoon the chocolate into the center of the pie and carefully smooth it out into a circle in the middle of the pie. Then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Recipe Tips
- Pouring the Chocolate – Leave a visible border when pouring in the chocolate ganache. This gives it the traditional buckeye look.
- Cream Cheese – Make sure to use full fat cream cheese. This recipe does not turn out the same with reduced fat.
- Soft Ingredients – Allow ingredients to soften to avoid lumps in your pie filling. It will blend together much easier.
- Peanut Butter – We recommend using regular peanut butter in this recipe. Natural peanut butter does not mix as well.
- Melting Chocolate – Microwave the chocolate topping in intervals. You do not want to risk burning the chocolate.
- Chill Pie – The pie needs to be refrigerated for at least 6 hours but overnight is best before cutting. Attempting to cut this too soon will result in difficulty slicing and they won’t look clean cut.
- Before Serving – Allow the pie to come to room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing. This will make it easier to cut through the ganache.
- Crushing Cookies – If you do not have a food processor, crush the cookies inside a ziplock bag. You can use the back of a spoon or rolling pin to crush the cookies. Just make sure the bag is sealed properly.
- Quality Chocolate – Try to use good quality chocolate for making the topping. The results will turn out much better. You can taste the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cover the pie in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 5 days. If you have a pie storage container, this is another great way to keep the pie fresh in the fridge
Yes, this is the perfect pie to prepare ahead of time. Since it needs time to chill, I like to prepare the night before serving.
For longer storage, you can freeze the dessert. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe container. It will last for 1–2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight before serving.
More Easy Pie Recipes
- Nutella Pie Recipe
- No bake salted caramel pie
- No Bake Oreo Pie Recipe
- Easy No Bake Hershey Pie Recipe
- Oreo Pudding Pie Recipe
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Buckeye Pie
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST:
- 25 Oreo Cookies
- 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
FOR THE PIE FILLING:
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 jar Creamy Peanut Butter 16 oz
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 5 oz Milk Chocolate Chips
- 3 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
FOR THE CRUST:
- Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor. Or place them in a Ziplock bag and bash with a rolling pin until crumbs are formed.
- Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter.
- Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. I like to use the bottom of a glass cup for this.
- Place in the fridge as you make the filling.
FOR THE PIE FILLING:
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
- Mix in the peanut butter until combined. Then slowly add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until thoroughly combined (no lumps).
- Mix in the vanilla extract. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the pie crust and smooth it out into an even layer.
- Microwave the chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is melted.
- Spoon the chocolate into the center of the pie and carefully smooth it out into a circle in the middle of the pie
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (or overnight). Then the pie is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
I cannot wait to try this recipe.
I have not made this yet but I know someone whose favorite dessert is peanut butter pie!
It looks great—I’ve had buckeyes, but not this pie. It looks really easy—and delicious!
I have tried buckeyes before and can hardly stop eating them once I start! This pie looks Devine. I’ll have to make this!!
I haven’t tried this, but I will be soon!
I have made the buckeye cookies, but the buckeye pie looks delicious. I wouldn’t change a thing.
I’ve never tried this pie before but chocolate and peanut butter- how can you go wrong?!
I have not tried this pie yet. I’m not very good at baking. But this looks so yummy.
I have never had either the pie or the balls.
I plan to make this pie. We absolutely love buckeye balls! Can’t wait to make this!
I have never tried buck eyes but would love to do so.I have to try this recipe.I wonder if this can be made with stevia.Us diabetics miss out on all the great treats.
I’m looking forward to trying this!
I have not tried this recipe YET, but I look forward to making it just as the recipe without changing a thing!
I have never tried it or even heard of Buckeye Balls or Buckeye Pie. I’ll definitely try it and no I wouldn’t do anything different. It looks yummy.
I have never had this pie nor the buckeye balls, but I love peanut butter so now this is on my Thanksgiving dinner list!
I’ve never tried the buckeye pie but I have tried the buckeye balls. They are delicious.
That sounds fab! Being English, I have never even heard of buckeye candy but I will certainly be trying this recipe, it sounds delicious
I have this recipe saved to make after Thanksgiving. It sounds incredibly delicious. The only thing I will be doing differently is a little cheat by buying a ready made chocolate cookie pie crust
This is a delicious and easy pie.
I use the premade pecan crust to have a little bit of a nutty taste along with the chocolate and peanut butter-:)
I haven’t tried the pie or the buckeye balls yet. I might buy a ready-made crust though. I wonder what it would taste like with a graham cracker crust?
Hi, I’ve never tried this recipe before. The only things that I would change would buy an already pie crust. Definitely would be trying this out.
My parents are both Cleveland natives and buckeye candy is a staple when it comes to baking in my family. I can’t wait to try this pie recipe!
I have not tried the pie or buckeye balls yet, sounds yummy
I wouldn’t change anythng on the pie, it looks delicious.
Forgot to rate it sorry
This sounds really good. I have tried buckeyes which are delicious. I am going to try this pie yum!
I’ve had buckeye candy, but not in pie form…it sounds amazing! Maybe add peanut butter chips to the top???
Can’t wait to try…I’m so excited!
I’m going to try it sometime, that sounds so delicious!
This looks delicious! I will be trying this but will use a regular Graham cracker crust. Peanut butter pie was one of my favorite childhood desserts!
We love Buckeyes. Can’t wait to try this!
I’ve seen the recipes for buckeye balls, and I I’ve always thought about adding them to my Christmas cookie trays. But, this pie looks really good. My family is a huge fan of anything peanut butter. I think I will try this recipe. Thank you so much
This sounds so good. Will definitely have to try this!
I love Buckeyes,but never tried Buckeye pie. Might have to try.
I’ve not tried them yet, but they are on my list!
This looks yummy. I make peanut butter balls (buck eyes) every year at Christmas!
I have never tried this pie but I would love to. It looks amazing!
Haven’t tried the pie or buckeye balls, but they both look amazing
I am off to the store to buy the ingredients to make this for Thanksgiving! There is a contest tomorrow that I am sure to win! I am thankful for you 💛
My family love the buckeyes so I will be making the pie for a Thanksgiving dessert
Great idea!!
I’ve never had Buckeye candy but this recipe sounds delicious. I’m going to have to give this one a try! It seems pretty straightforward. Don’t think I would change a thing.
I haven’t made this yet, but will definitely be making for the holidays! Chocolate and peanut butter is the best combination!!
I can’t tell you how many buckeye balls I have made in my 56 years! My family loved them and I gave to friends as gifts. I love your recipe especially the cookie crust! Happy Thanksgiving!
My grandkids love peanut butter and I am sure they would love this pie, I will give it a try! My Mother used to make the Buckeye Balls for us and we loved them so I know this pie has to be great too!
This looks super yummy! I’d probably add vanilla to the oreo crust (LOVE vanilla!). I also would put a caramel drizzle on top with sea salt sprinkles. I’d also probably swap out the chocolate chips for chocolate icing (heated up in the microwave) or possibly some other icing (since there are a variety of chocolates to choose from)
I can’t wait to try this recipe. My family and I love Buckeyes, but I hate how those little balls fall off the toothpick when I dip them in the chocolate. This pie recipe will be so much easier.
Hi, love the recipes! I haven’t made Buckeyes in pie form. But make a batch of the candy at Christmas.
My family would love this! Thanks!!!
Never had in a pie form but sounds delicious! Will be making this sometime this holiday for sure!!
OMG! This looks so easy & delicious! My husband went to The Ohio State so I’m going to make this as a surprise dessert for tomorrow!! I’ll let you know how it goes over
I have tryed buckeyes before, this looks good
I’m going to make the Buckeye pie today so it will be ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow. It’s sounds great. I have tried buckeye balls before but this is the first I have heard of Buckeye pie.
I have not tried this pie – but it looks yummy!! Can never go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate.
Buckeyes is one of my husbands favorite at the holidays. I will definitely be making this pie for him. Thank you for always sharing your recipes.
Looks delicious! I might consider using semi sweet chocolate chips for the topping since my family prefers them.
We have had the balls before but not the pie, they are delish!
We have tried the balls before, but not the pie. They are delish!
This looks delicious I’m going to save it and hopefully make it for Xmas. Might do a practice one before tho. Chocolate and peanut butter is the best combination
Def gonna make, gee thx
This looks sooooo good. Can’t wait to try it. The no-bake my family will love, as I do tend to touch the oven to much. hehehe
I’ve never tried either recipe but it sounds amazing and will be trying soon!!
this pie is great tastes like a reesies cup
Never heard of this but HOW can it not be yummy?
This looks so good! I make peanut butter balls every year for Christmas. Oodles of them. We’re a peanut butter and chocolate family. 🙂
I have made a lot of Buckeye Balls but have never tried it in pie form. It does sounds delicious and different!
The whole Oreo or scrape out the cream?
I use the whole Oreos in this recipe. I hope you enjoy it!
I made this for our Family Thanksgiving dessert. It was delicious and well received. However, it’s entirely too rich. People are slivers of the pie and even that was too much. I think adding either a whipped cream to fold the mix into… or rice krispies to make it airy and crunchy, would really help.
Hey Bess – So glad you tried it and thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. It is definitely a rich dessert!