Step 1

In a medium size mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter until fluffy.

Step 2

Add the powdered sugar, half and half and vanilla continuing to beat until smooth.

Step 3

By hand fold in chopped peanut butter cups and whipped topping. Mix well then spread evenly in pie crust.

Step 4

Place chocolate chips and cream in a microwave safe bowl. Melt on 50% power or using the melt function until completely smooth. Stir well.

Step 5

Frost with melted chocolate and sprinkle with peanuts. Decorate with additional whipped cream and arrange halved peanut butter cups on top, if desired.

Step 6

Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting.