CARAMEL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE

Caramel Chocolate Mousse Pie image

Busy cooks will love the make-ahead convenience of this no-bake pie. I prepare it the night before I'm expecting company, then garnish just before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
7 ounces caramels (about 25)
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
20 large marshmallows
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional whipped topping, toasted pecan halves and chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

Place pecans in crust. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir caramels and evaporated milk until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Cool for 10 minutes, stirring several times. Pour over pecans; refrigerate., In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, marshmallows, chocolate chips and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring several times. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with additional whipped topping, pecans and chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.