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    Home » chocolates

    Copycat reese pieces eggs

    Published: Apr 11, 2022 · Modified: Mar 9, 2024 by Hannah · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Copycat Reese pieces eggs are so close in flavor to the original, you're going to wonder if I actually got my hands on the real recipe.

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    Copycat Reese pieces eggs https://onesweetmama.com/copycat-reese-pieces-eggs #reeses #reeseseggs #eastercandy

    ♬ original sound - frankiesaudios

    Imagine biting into a homemade version of the iconic Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs, with their smooth, creamy peanut butter filling encased in rich chocolate. This copycat reese's peanut butter egg recipe recreates that irresistible treat, perfect for Easter or any time you're craving that classic peanut butter and chocolate combination.

    Reese pieces eggs

    It's the most wonderful time of the year... Reese pieces eggs!

    Reese's peanut butter eggs are back on the shelf. Did you know they are the top rated of all the Reese's holiday shapes? Most people will tell you it's because of the peanut butter filling ratio to chocolate.  I've got a Reese's peanut butter eggs recipe that will blow you mind (and maybe worry some of my friends who still work at Hershey that I'm sharing some insider information. I absolutely love the Reeses eggs with pieces inside, they add such a nice crunch and texture. If the reeses peanut butter eggs aren't your thing, maybe the giant peanut butter cup will help you get your Reese fix.

    Cookie cutter or hand shaping

    I used cookie cutters for mine because I really like uniformity in the shapes.  If you wanted to hand mold your eggs, that's fine too! You will hand shape them into an egg shape once you mix up your peanut butter filling.  Once you shape the eggs, place them on parchment paper in the fridge until they are set up.  This only takes about 30 minutes, and if you want to skip the fridge they will set up under normal room conditions in about 2 hours.

    If you are going the cookie cutter route first you will press the peanut butter filling on a parchment paper lined 9 x. 13 sheet pan.  The sheet pan I use is approximately ¾" deep.  Next, press an even, tight layer into the pan.  Once you have all of the filling in the pan, place another piece of parchment paper on top to smooth it out.  Pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting out the shapes or leave at room temperature for 2 hours.

    copycat Reese pieces eggs filling

    Chocolate dipping notes

    Bottom, bottom, bottom, bottom.  These MUST be bottomed in chocolate BEFORE you dip them all the way.  If you do not do this, they will stick terribly to the fork and you'll be swearing like a sailor at little peanut butter bunnies.  

    1. Hold the peanut butter shape in your hand.
    2. Turn it so the bottom of the shape is facing up.
    3. Take your spatula or spoon and spread a thin layer of melted chocolate on the bottom.
    4. Put the shape back down on the parchment paper.
    5. Repeat this step until all shapes are bottomed.
    6. Now, and only now, can you fully dip those delicious peanut butter items.

    What you need for copycat reese's peanut butter eggs

    • 9 x 13" sheet pan with sides
    • parchment paper
    • 5 quart planetary mixer
    • spatula
    • fork for dipping chocolate
    • bowl for melting chocolate
    • cookie cutters of desired shape (if you want to make crazy shapes, go for it!)

    Ingredients - peanut butter chocolate eggs recipe

    • creamy peanut butter
       
       
    • butter
    • powdered sugar
    • Reese pieces 
    • chocolate for dipping. My personal favorite is this Barry Calleabaut milk chocolate. If you do not want to temper chocolate, use candy coating.  I recommend this Ghirardelli Milk Candy Coating.

    Storage and shelf life for homemade reese's peanut butter eggs

    Homemade peanut butter eggs have a shelf life of around 2-3 months and should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.  Alternatively, you can freeze these for up to one year.

    Freezing: If you want to store copycat Reese pieces eggs for an extended period, freezing them is an excellent option. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, allow them to thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature for a few hours before consuming.

    Layering: If you need to stack the peanut butter cups, place a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper between the layers to prevent them from sticking together.

    Reese pieces eggs

    Copycat Reese Pieces Filling for eggs, cups, and pie.

    A true copycat version of the Reese pieces filling.
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    Equipment

    • 9 x 13" sheet pan with sides
    • parchment paper
    • spatula
    • 5 quart planetary mixer
    • cookie cutters (2.5 inch round for jumbo cups, shapes if doing holiday favorites)

    Ingredients
      

    Peanut Butter Filling

    • 720 grams creamy peanut butter
    • 113 grams butter
    • 720 grams powdered sugar
    • 250 grams Reese pieces

    Chocolate

    • 3 lbs tempered milk chocolate or chocolate flavored candy coating if dipping shapes
    • 8 lbs tempered milk chocolate if making jumbo cups

    Instructions
     

    Making the filling

    • In a large microwaveable bowl, heat peanut butter and butter until fluid and runny. You can also heat these two ingredients in your 5 quart mixing bowl in a make shift double boiler by placing the ingredients in the mixing bowl and then the mixing bowl in a pot of boiling water.
    • Put fluid peanut butter and butter in the 5 quart mixing bowl. Mix in the powdered sugar until combined. Yes, it really will all fit.
    • Put Reese pieces in mixer. Mix for at least a minute. You want them to crush a bit.

    Molding - cookie cutters vs. hand molding

    • If you are hand molding, you'll take the filling from the mixing bowl and mold it into an egg shape. Place on parchment paper. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes until firm or leave at room temperature for about 2 hours.
    • Cookie cutters - press all of the filling into a parchment lined 9 x 13" sheet pan. My preferred sheet pan is 9 x 13 and ¾" deep. Once filling in pressed into the sheet pan, take another sheet of parchment paper and place it overtop of the filling. Smooth out the top. Place filling in fridge for 30 minutes or leave to set up at room temperature for 30 minutes.
    • After the filling as set, use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes.

    For SHAPES Chocolate bottoming and dipping

    • Melt and temper your chocolate or melt your candy coating.
    • Bottom your peanut butter shape in chocolate by using your spatula to spread a thin layer of melted chocolate over the bottom. Place on parchment paper. Bottom all pieces before going back to fully dip them.
    • Fully dip your shapes in chocolate. Tap excess chocolate off by tapping your dipping fork against the edge of the chocolate bowl.

    FOR JUMBO CUPS

    • melt and temper chocolate
    • place a small amount of chocolate into cup, slightly less than halfway.
    • Press peanut butter center into chocolate.
    • top with additional chocolate, just enough to cover the peanut butter filling.
    • decorate with Reese pieces if desired.

    Video

    @onesweeetmama Copycat Reese pieces eggs https://onesweetmama.com/copycat-reese-pieces-eggs #reeses #reeseseggs #eastercandy ♬ original sound - frankiesaudios
    Keyword chocolate peanut butter, copycat recipe, easter candy, homemade reese cup recipe, no candy thermometer, peanut butter, peanut butter cup, reese pieces recipe, reeses cup copycat
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    Comments

    1. Cheryl

      March 09, 2024 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe. Tastes exactly like a reese cup but better somehow. Used the melting wafers you recommended and turned out great.

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      • Hannah

        March 15, 2024 at 12:09 pm

        Thanks, Cheryl! Those Ghirardelli milk chocolate wafers are great! Glad you enjoyed them.

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