Caramel turtle pie

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsPecans, finely ground
¼cupSugar
1Bag caramels (14oz)
3tablespoonsMilk
1cupPecans, chopped
8ouncesSemi sweet chocolate
¼cupButter or margarine
cupMilk
¼cupIcing sugar, sifted
½teaspoonVanilla

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

Prep time: 20 minutes

Bake time: 12 minutes

Heat oven to 350F. Combine the pecans, sugar and butter, mix well and pat into a 9 inch pie plate. Bake 12-15 minutes. Cool. Melt the caramels with the milk over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour over crust. Chill 10 minutes. Sprinkle pecans over caramel layer.

Melt the chocolate with ⅓ cup milk and the sugar over low hear and pour over the nuts, spreading to the edge. Sprinkle additional pecans over top. Chill thoroughly. Makes 10-12 servings.

Origin: Festive Recipes, by Baker's Chocolate flyer.

Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Dec/95.