GOOEY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL FANTASY

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This luscious dessert comes from Kavanaugh's Resort and Restaurant in Minnesota. The Chef says it's just like a candy bar on a plate, and you don't even have to unwrap it. It's very easy-why not treat yourself?Hope you enjoy.*Requires two hours of chilling time*

Provided by Peggy Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 38 wafers)
1/3 cup butter, melted
30 vanilla caramels
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 cups chopped pecans
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate piece
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter.
  • Press onto the bottom of a nine inch springform pan.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Cool slightly on a wire rack.
  • In a heavy medium saucepan, melt caramels in caramel ice cream topping over low heat,stirring often.
  • Stir in the first 1/4 cup whipping cream.
  • Remove from heat; stir in nuts.
  • Spread over crust.
  • Cool;cover and chill for one hour.
  • For the topping:.
  • In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate.
  • Remove from heat;stir in remaining whipped cream.
  • Drizzle or spread over caramel pecan mixture.
  • Cover and chill for at least one hour.

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