Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie

Recipe By : Betty E. Kohler <silencio@netcom.com>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 9 inch unbaked pastry shell
1 cup pecan pieces
1 package semisweet chocolate pieces -- (6 oz)
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 package cream cheese -- (8 oz) softened
1 carton dairy sour cream -- (8 oz)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
unsweetened cocoa powder -- optional

Sprinkle pecans evenly in unbaked pastry shell; sprinkle with chocolate pieces
and drizzle with caramel topping. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla;
beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, beating on
low speed just until combined. Pour over caramel topping in crust.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 45 minutes or until center appears set. Cool
on a wire rack. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Sift cocoa powder over pie, if desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 640 cal., 44 g fat, 123 mg chol., 10 g pro.,
57 g carbo., 2 g fiber, 243 mg sodium. RDA: 11 percent calcium, 15 percent
iron.




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