Serving Size : 8
CRUST:
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup melted butter
FILLING:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 pint whipping cream, divided
6 ounces chocolate chips
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 package caramels
2 tablespoons butter
Make crust:
Combine cookie crumbs, pecans, and melted butter; press in pie plate. Bake at 350 deg for 10 minutes. Cool.
Make filling:
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let stand 1 minute. Put in saucepan, stir over low heat until dissolved. Add 1 cup cream and bring to boil.
Put chocolate chips in food processor. Pour cream mixture into processor and blend until chocolate is melted. Add 1/2 cup cream, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Chill until thick.
In bowl mix unwrapped caramels and remaining cream. Heat in microwave until melted. Stir until smooth. Pour into crust. Cool. Add chocolate mixture on top. Chill. Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.