No Reese's Peanut Butter Cup-lover can deny that they have a favorite seasonal shape. People have all sorts of reasons for defending eggs over pumpkins and trees over hearts, but in a recent Instagram video shared by @my.sister.made.me.buy.it, Sarah, the self-proclaimed "Reese's girly," claims that she has found evidence for exactly why Reese's hearts and eggs are actually the best. She literally dissects what she thinks sets Reese's hearts and eggs apart from the candymaker's fall treats in the shapes of pumpkins and trees, the latter of which she discounts as "trash."
The video shows Sarah tapping two shapes of the seasonal chocolates, showing that an indent is left on the trees, which she contends is made the same as pumpkins, but not the hearts, which are like Reese's eggs. Why? According to Sarah, the trees are "waxier and softer, and just not as good."
The video goes on to show her cutting into a tree, and comparing the look of the chocolate to that of a heart, saying that the tree's chocolate looks "…waxy. Almost fudgy," whereas she says the heart's chocolate has a harder shell and is more "crummy."
Near the end of the video, Sarah shares that a Hershey Company (the parent company of Reese's) employee supported her theory in response to a previous video, saying that the variation of chocolate depends "on the time of year that the candy is shipped or sold and that is why the Valentine hearts and eggs are always better because they come out in December when it's colder and they don't have to worry about chocolate melting."
Comments on @my.sister.made.me.buy.it's post support Sarah's theory, including "…knew the hearts and eggs were the best but didn't know why," and "Have you tried the Reese direct from factory?? Fresh and incredible. Then goes eggs, trees, hearts and normal."
Are Reese's Hearts and Eggs Actually Different?
To get the inside scoop, we went right to the sweet source: The Hershey Company. Katie Morris, a spokesperson for Hershey, shares that Reese's Holiday Shapes have been a fan favorite since their launch with eggs in 1967, through the decades and into 2022 when the football shape kicked off.
When asked about the theory that different chocolate is used in the different seasonal shapes, Morris tells Allrecipes, "All shapes are created equal! We can confirm that the Reese's Heart, Egg and Tree shapes use the same, unmistakable Reese's chocolate and peanut butter recipe and are actually made in the same facility.
"We're aware this won't stop our fans from playing 'shape' favorites, they love and clamor the seasonal Reese's shapes due to the increased peanut butter to chocolate ratio," adds Morris. "It's always great to hear their hypothesis on which they like best; but I can assure you that our Reese's shapes are made the same."
The Bottom Line
Even though all Reese's shapes are made the exact same way with the exact same recipe, the temperature at which the chocolates hang out in during shipping could play a factor into how fresh each shape tastes. So maybe Sarah is still onto something, but we can't know for sure.
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Near the end of the video, Sarah shares that a Hershey Company (the parent company of Reese's) employee supported her theory in response to a previous video, saying that the variation of chocolate depends "on the time of year that the candy is shipped or sold and that is why the Valentine hearts and eggs are always ...
What's the difference between Reeses cups and eggs? ›
Easy its the ratio of chocolate to the peanut butter filling. The egg has a ton more filling while the regular reeses cup has a thicker chocolate with less peanut butter.
Why do different shapes of reeses taste different? ›
We discovered that it all comes down to the peanut butter-to-chocolate ratio. After cutting open a regular Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (pictured on the left) and a pumpkin-shaped Reese's (on the right), it's clear that the pumpkin-shaped cup has a much higher peanut butter-to-chocolate ratio.
What are the different shapes of Reese's peanut butter cups? ›
Because, everyone knows, the Reese's shapes are the superior Reese's. Whether you opt for the eggs, pumpkins, hearts, trees, or one of the other festive shapes, Hershey's only lines our pantries with shaped Reese's cups a handful of times a year.
What's the difference between Reese's and Hershey's chocolate? ›
One of the biggest differences between Hershey's and Reese's is the type of chocolate they use. Hershey's is known for its creamy, smooth milk chocolate, which is made from cocoa beans, milk, and sugar. Reese's, on the other hand, uses a blend of milk chocolate and peanut butter to create its signature flavor.
Why are seasonal Reese's better? ›
Near the end of the video, Sarah shares that a Hershey Company (the parent company of Reese's) employee supported her theory in response to a previous video, saying that the variation of chocolate depends "on the time of year that the candy is shipped or sold and that is why the Valentine hearts and eggs are always ...
What is the Reese's shape lawsuit? ›
In December 2023, a Florida woman claimed the company “tricked” customers through “misleading” packaging on Reese's seasonal-shaped chocolates. Cynthia Kelly, of Tampa, sued the chocolate giant for $5 million due to claims the packaging and the actual contents don't match.
What makes Reese's eggs so good? ›
Finally, our winner: the egg. With no cutouts and perfectly round edges, there is no better chocolate to peanut butter ratio out there than the egg. It's simple and immaculate; I know what I'm getting into every time, and I never have to worry about being disappointed about it not looking like the wrapper.
When did Reese's Hearts come out? ›
Reese's Peanut Butter Hearts: Available mainly during January and February, these are heart-shaped confections representing Valentine's Day. At various retailers, an individually-packaged, larger heart is available as well. These are packaged in all-red exterior packaging. Launched nationally in 1997.
What's the difference between Reese's Pieces and Reese's Cups? ›
Reese's Pieces are a product extension of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups line; they were designed to capitalize on the success of the chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, though unlike the cups, they have no chocolate.
Reese's Mystery Shapes
The only things better than Reese's Cups are Reese's shapes, and hopefully you've tried them all. We have eggs for Easter, pumpkins for Halloween, and trees for Christmas.
Is Reese's owned by Hershey? ›
REESE'S Candy is made by The Hershey Company. In 1956, H.B. Reese's six sons took over the family business and later sold it to The Hershey Company in 1963. Which REESE'S Candies are vegan? REESE'S Plant Based Oat Chocolate Confection & Peanut Butter Candy Bars are vegan.
What is the big change in Reese's peanut butter cups? ›
But what if you then learned that change was for the better? That Hershey is actually adding a layer of creamy caramel to the Reese's you love to make Reese's Caramel Big Cup, and classic Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are still available? Celebration!
How is Hershey chocolate different from other brands? ›
HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate is one of the only milk chocolate brands in the world that still uses fresh milk in its production, giving it a distinctive taste. Which HERSHEY'S chocolates are gluten free? There are 100+ HERSHEY'S products labeled as gluten free.
How much did Hershey pay for Reese's? ›
Reese worked on a dairy farm owned by Milton Hershey, the Hershey chocolate king, and in 1928 Harry began toying with the idea of mixing peanut butter and chocolate in cups. He founded the H. B. Reese Candy Co., and eventually sold out to Hershey for $23.5 million.
Is Reese's Hershey or Mars? ›
Hershey manufactures confectionery products, including chocolate and peanut butter candy. Hershey markets peanut butter cups under the trade name "Reese's" and sugar-shelled peanut butter candy under the trade name "Reese's Pieces."
Is there more peanut butter in Reese's eggs? ›
An investigative report from the Albany, New York-based publication All Over Albany found that a Reese's Egg might weigh around 14 grams more than its cup counterpart -- no small difference. The egg they used in their test also contained 9 grams more peanut butter than the cup.
