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      Title: Chocolate-Pecan and Caramel Pie
 Categories: Pies
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1 pk Knox unflavoured gelatin
    1/4 c  Cold water
      2 c  Whipping cream
      1 pk Chocolate chips, semi-sweet
      2 x  Eggs
      1 ts Vanilla extract
      1 c  Caramels (about 22)
      2 tb Butter
 
  In small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand
  1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, about
  3 minutes. Stir in ONE cup cream. Bring just to the boiling point; then
  immediately add to blender with chocolate. Process until chocolate is
  completely melted, about 1 minute. While processing, through feed cap, and
  1/2 Cup of the cream, eggs, and vanilla; process until blended. Pour into
  large bowl and chill until thickened, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in small
  saucepan, combine caramels, 1/4 cup of the cream, and butter. Simmer over
  low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are completely melted and
  mixture is smooth. Pour onto Chocolate-Pecan Crust (recipe follows) to
  cover bottom; let stand at room temperature to cool, about 10 minutes. With
  wire whisk or spoon, beat gelatin mixture until smooth. Pour into prepared
  crust; chill until firm, about 3 hours. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup of
  cream, whipped, and if desired, pecans.
 
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