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Gooey Chocolate-Caramel Fantasy
Bake: 10 mins at 350°F
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
1. 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 degree F oven for 10 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
2. 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:3. 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.
I made this for Thanksgiving, and this beauty was the hit of the day. Making this delectable treat is easy if you can be patient. This is a winner, and I've already been asked to make this a holiday tradition. Absolutely fabulous!
11/30/2011 10:36:15 AM Report Abuse