The Jammy Reese's Peanut Butter Cups That Outrank The Original In Flavor

Diehard fans of the original Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are often offended by any implication that it's not the best peanut butter candy on the planet. We can't deny that the combination of creamy milk chocolate and soft, slightly grainy, sweet-and-salty peanut butter filling is iconic for a reason, and we'd never turn down the classic treat. But in our taste test and ranking of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup flavors, we found a few variations that really do improve upon the original, including the fruity, jammy, nostalgic Strawberry PB&J Big Cup.

If you love peanut butter and chocolate, but enjoy a classic PB&J even more, this product is the Reese's of your dreams. The Strawberry PB&J Big Cup is essentially a bigger version of the classic milk chocolate Reese's, with an added layer of jam-like strawberry filling under the PB. It's not a wimpy little drizzle, either — this cup contains plentiful jelly. Our taste tester appreciated the fruity, tangy-sweet berry touch that cuts through chocolate and peanut butter. You may have never thought that the dense richness of a Reese's needed a lighter, brighter contrast, but for us, it greatly elevates the treat.

Now, we're not saying that the classic Reese's Cup is bad. The PB&J version just has a more dynamic, compelling flavor that we preferred to the brand's more sedate offerings, including the original milk chocolate one. Overall, a combo of uniqueness and a genuinely great taste put the Strawberry PB&J Big Cup at No. 3 on our list.

While we loved the unique Reese's Strawberry PB&J Big Cup, its distinctive qualities make it slightly divisive. Some candy fans enjoy this treat like we did, praising the tasty fruity note that balances the PB and chocolate. One Facebook user deemed the strawberry cup "my favorite Reese's flavor ever," while a fan on Reddit wrote, "The strawberry was not overpowering and added a nice sweetness to the treat." A TikTok reviewer rated the candy at a 10 out of 10.

On the other hand, many Reese's fans complain that there's not enough fruity filling in the PB&J Cup, making the strawberry flavor barely noticeable. We must have gotten a good batch, as our taste tester called the berry layer "clear, thickly layered, noticeable, and flavorful," but with so many customers saying the opposite, this candy might be a bit inconsistent. Others criticize the strawberry filling overall, calling it fake-tasting, too sweet, and more like goo than a real fruit jelly. "It just tastes like candy goop," one disappointed Reddit user wrote. In our review, we conceded that the berry layer doesn't resemble homemade strawberry jam, but it didn't bother us as much.

If you don't mind a sweeter Reese's variety and aren't expecting gourmet fruit preserves, you might still enjoy this strawberry-infused cup. But if you prefer a less sugary, more grown-up treat, we recommend Reese's Dark Chocolate Thins, which won first place in our ranking for their balanced, bittersweet, elevated flavor.