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.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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Put 2 cups of the pecans into a food processor or blender and process until finely ground.

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Mix pecans with granulated sugar and melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie pan.

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Bake 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Microwave caramels and 1 / 3 of the whipping cream on high 3 minutes or until the caramels are melted , stirring often.

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Pour into crust.

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Lightly chop the remaining pecans and sprinkle over the caramel mixture.

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Put the rest of the whipping cream , chocolates , powdered sugar and vanilla in a sauce pan.

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Cook over low heat stirring often until the chocolate is melted.

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Pour the chocolate mixture over the pie and spread to cover.

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Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

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Enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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pecan pieces, butter, granulated sugar, caramels, semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla