Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Yield: 8 cones
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Intensity Level: Medium
| Aspect | Intensity (1–5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Skill | ★★☆☆☆ (2) | Simple mixing, but requires gentle folding and careful cone filling. |
| Effort | ★★☆☆☆ (2) | Mostly passive chilling time. Active work is under 30 minutes. |
| Mess Factor | ★★★☆☆ (3) | Multiple bowls and a piping bag. Cone box may get sticky. |
| Patience Needed | ★★★★☆ (4) | The 2-hour chill is essential. Do not rush. |
Why This Recipe Works
No-bake cheesecake meets the nostalgic crunch of a wafer cone. The peanut butter filling is light, tangy, and rich, while Reese’s Pieces add bursts of candy shell crunch and deep peanut butter cocoa flavor. By chilling the filled cones upright, the crust stays crisp and the cheesecake sets like a dream — no oven, no water bath, no stress.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
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16 oz (452 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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¼ cup (60 g) creamy peanut butter (standard, not natural/drippy)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
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¾ cup Reese’s Pieces, plus extra for topping
For the Cones & Assembly
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8 flat-bottomed wafer cones (ice cream cones with a flat tip)
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½ cup (85 g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (for lining the cones)
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2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (for the cone lining)
Optional Toppings
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2 tbsp melted peanut butter (drizzle)
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2 tbsp melted chocolate
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Whipped cream
Nutrition (per cone, without optional toppings)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 587 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Sugars | 33 g |
| Fat | 41 g |
| Saturated Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg |