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Gooey Chocolate-Caramel Fantasy




Source of Recipe


Midwest Living magazine's Ultimate Tailgating Recipe Guide






List of Ingredients



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






Instructions



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 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 teh first 1/4 cup whipping cream. Remove from heat; stir in nuts. Spread over crust. Cool; cover and chill for 1 hour.
   
3. 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.
   






Final Comments


Makes 12 servings.