Ultimate Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie

Ultimate Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie recipe

photo by:kraft

For the ultimate dessert, serve this decadent chilled pie of caramel, pecans and chocolate layered in a pecan crust. It’s perfect for any event.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

3 hr 15 min

servings

total:

10 servings

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What You Need

cups chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided

1/4

cup granulated sugar

1/4

cup butter or margarine, melted

pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels

2/3

cup whipping cream, divided

pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces

1/4

cup powdered sugar

1/2

tsp. vanilla

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

BLEND 2 cups nuts in blender until finely ground, using pulsing action. Mix with granulated sugar and butter; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 12 to 15 min. or until lightly browned. (If crust puffs up during baking, gently press down with back of spoon.) Cool completely.

MICROWAVE caramels and 1/3 cup whipping cream in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute. Pour into crust. Chop remaining nuts; sprinkle over caramel layer.

COOK chocolate, remaining whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in saucepan on low heat just until chocolate is completely melted, stirring constantly. Pour over pie; spread to cover top of pie. Refrigerate 2 hours.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Serve this decadent pie at your next annual holiday celebration. Follow the serving size and enjoy each bite of this once-a-year treat!

Make it Easy

Substitute 1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.) for the homemade nut crust.

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sugarbooger12

posted:12/28/2004

I have made this pie twice. Everyone loves it! For the Holidays I make 7 different pies. This pie went 1st. Everyone now has a new favorite! The only thing that I did differently was using pecan sprinkles (because I don't have a food processor). It worked out just fine. Everyone wants the recipe! I like the idea someone else had of making them in a square pan & cutting into bars. Good suggestion! Will continue to make again & again.

jo2004

posted:12/27/2004

I will try this recipe again, after making some changes. The pecans contain a lot of oil, so adding butter to the crust mix makes it too oily. It did not set or bake well. Also, I don't care for semi-sweet chocolate, and will try milk chocolate, and reduce the amount by 50%.

natalietodd

posted:12/27/2004

This recipe was very easy and rich. Everyone enjoyed it on Christmas day. I would like to try it without the chocolate next time to get the full flavor of the pecans and caramel.

CAK52

posted:12/27/2004

This pie was excellent and so easy to prepare... but very rich...so smaller slices are recommended! It was a big hit at our Christmas dinner! I will definitely make it again!

flapjs

posted:12/26/2004

A very rich and filling dessert. The pecan crust is a true delight and a great substitute for graham cracker crust. Next time I will experiment and mix semi sweet chocolate bits into the carmel and top the pie with whipped cream. Was really a hit with my Christmas dinner of prime rib and crown roast of pork.

ginarupnow

posted:12/24/2004

I'm so mad! I followed this recipe to a T!!! My crust turned into a big pile of pecan moosh, even after baking it for nearly 20 minutes!!! I couldn't even continue.

pjgjones

posted:12/23/2004

Loved this, but it's RICH. Serve small slices with vanilla ice cream on the side. The filling is enough for two reg. 9 inch pie plates, so make enough pecan crust for 2 pies. The pecan crust is what rocks this pie! I actually hate traditional pecan pies, but this is a keeper and very easy. This is more like a chocolate/caramel pie with some pecans thrown in.

CookieMaker01

posted:12/22/2004

Very good recipe, I would make this again for any season.

bilslaw

posted:12/22/2004

The ingrediants speak for them-selves. I have had something close to this, but it was a long time ago. I'm sure that the directions are pretty easy to follow. In all my experiences, I have found that if your doing something for the first time, it's better to do as directed, until you feel comfortable enough to make changes or additions.

a cook

posted:12/22/2004

MMM, MMM, MMM, I made this for my mom because pecans are her favorite and now this pie is the whole family's favorite!