Chocolate-pecan and caramel pie

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       Title: Chocolate-Pecan and Caramel Pie
  Categories: Pies
       Yield: 8 Servings
  
       1 pk Knox unflavoured gelatine
     1/4 c  Cold water
       2 c  Whipping cream
       1 pk Choc.chips,semi-sweet
       2 x  Eggs
       1 ts Vanilla extract
       1 c  Caramels (about 22)
       2 tb Butter
  
   In small saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatine over cold water; let stand
   1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatine 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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