CHOCOLATE PECAN CARAMEL PIE

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I recently found this in a magazine and it is wonderful. Very rich and almost sinful. Definitely a holiday dessert. I hope you like it. Cook time does not include refrigerating.

Provided by Bekah

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups pecan pieces, divided
1/4 cup butter, melter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (14 ounce) package caramels (the wrapped caramel cubes)
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2/3 cup whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Put 2 cups of the pecans into a food processor or blender and process until finely ground.
  • Mix pecans with granulated sugar and melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until lightly browned (if this puffs up during cooking, just lightly pressed down with a spoon).
  • Microwave caramels and 1/3 of the whipping cream on high 3 minutes or until the caramels are melted, stirring often.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Lightly chop the remaining pecans and sprinkle over the caramel mixture.
  • Put the rest of the whipping cream, chocolates, powdered sugar and vanilla in a sauce pan.
  • Cook over low heat stirring often until the chocolate is melted.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the pie and spread to cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Enjoy!

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