Ultimate Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie - pecans

Method

• Heat oven to 350F.
• Use pulsing action to blend 2 cups nuts in blender until finely ground.
• 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 cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in saucepan on low heat just until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly.
• Pour over pie; spread to cover top of pie.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.