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 Reese's cups and eggs? ›
There are several key differences between Reese's Cups and Reese's Eggs, including size, shape, and the amount of peanut butter within the chocolate shell. Most notably, the cup has ridges and the egg does not. But Reese's, it turns out, do not need ridges to be the best versions of themselves.
Why do seasonal Reese's taste different? ›
The phenomenon has long been theorized upon, from TikTok videos to Quora threads, with many speculating on the cause for the seasonal Reese's commotion. One widely accepted theory claims that the ratio of chocolate to peanut butter differs from that of the typical cups.
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.
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'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.
Why are Reese's eggs so much better? ›
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.
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.
Why is Reese's better than any other candy? ›
Unlike, say, Nerds or Pixy Stix, Reese's are more than straight sugar—there's saltiness and depth to the peanut butter that balances out the sweetness (that's what we in the food biz call “nuance”).
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's? ›
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 are the white dots on Reese's? ›
If chocolate is heated to a high temperature, the cocoa butter inside melts and separates from the rest of the ingredients. It settles on the surface in a white coating. If there's excess moisture, it causes the sugar in the chocolate to crystalize, which gives it a white, speckled or spotted coating.
What came first Reese's or Hershey's? ›
The ingenious flavor combination in each of these treats can be traced back to 1928, when H.B. Reese, an employee of The Hershey Company, created REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups in his basem*nt. The Hershey Company supplied Reese with the chocolate coating for his candy and eventually purchased his business in 1963.
Why is Hershey's different? ›
Hershey's has a delicious, unique taste because of the farm fresh milk that is used! 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.
Why do Reese's chocolate taste different? ›
There are two reasons the ratio of milk chocolate to peanut butter is different between the shapes and traditional cups: The first is that the shapes are larger than the cups but use about the same amount of chocolate. That means the rest of the area is filled with extra peanut butter filling (yum).
Are Reese's healthier than other candies? ›
A similar-sized serving of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups contains around the same nutritional value but a touch more added sugar and Snickers contain no fiber, 1 gram of protein and 9 grams of added sugar, according to nutrition labels.
Are Reese's Pieces just peanut butter? ›
Reese's Pieces are a delightful snack that combines crunchy candy shells with creamy peanut butter filling. Each piece offers a burst of flavor and texture, with the sweet and salty combination of peanut butter and chocolate.
