Easy Peanut Butter Chip Pie

Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 2/3 cups (10-ounce package) REESE’S Peanut Butter Chips, divided
• 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
• 1 cup (1/2 pint) cold whipping cream, divided
• 1 packaged chocolate or graham cracker crumb crust (6 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese and lemon juice in a medium bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes; set aside.
2. Place 1 cup peanut butter chips and sweetened condensed milk in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 45 seconds; stir. If needed, heat in additional 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until chips melt and mixture is smooth.
3. Add the warm peanut butter mixture to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed until blended, about 1 minute. Beat 1/2 cup whipping cream in another small bowl until stiff; fold into the peanut butter mixture. Pour into the crust. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight until firm.
4. Just before serving, combine the remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl. Beat until stiff and spread over the filling. Garnish with the remaining 2/3 cup peanut butter chips. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.