Post by Mark on Jul 28, 2017 2:00:44 GMT
Adapted from Midwest Living
This luscious dessert includes a chocolate crumb crust and caramel-pecan filling crowned with melted chocolate. It's like a decadent candy bar on a plate.
Serves 12
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 38 wafers)
- 30 vanilla caramels
- 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
Directions
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in a 350°F (175°C) 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 1 hour.
- For topping: In a heavy small saucepan, melt chocolate. Remove from heat; stir in remaining whipping cream. Drizzle or spread over caramel-pecan mixture. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Makes 12 servings.