Caramel-chocolate pecan pie

 
                        Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1                    9" unbaked pastry shell
    1       c            Pecan pieces
    6       oz           Semisweet chocolate pieces
      1/2   c            Caramel ice-cream topping
    8       oz           Cream cheese, softened
    8       oz           Dairy sour cream
      1/2   c            Sugar
    1       t            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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