Chocolate Pecan Caramel Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
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   Microwave 5 Tbsp.
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   of the margarine in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.
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   or until melted.
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   Add wafer crumbs and pecans; mix well.
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   Press firmly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.
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   Bake 10 min.
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   Cool completely; set aside.
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   Place caramels, 2 Tbsp.
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    of the cream and the remaining 1 Tbsp.
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    margarine in small saucepan; cook on low heat until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
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    Pour into prepared crust; cool while preparing filling.
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    Sprinkle gelatine over cold water in small saucepan; let stand 1 min.
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    Cook on low heat 5 min.
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    or until gelatine is completely dissolved, stirring frequently.
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    Stir in 1/2 cup of the cream and the chocolate.
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    Cook until chocolate is completely melted, stirring frequently.
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    Cool 15 min.
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    Beat 1 cup of the cream and the vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until thickened.
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    Gradually add chocolate mixture, beating until light and fluffy.
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    Spread over caramel layer in crust.
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    Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
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    Beat remaining cream with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
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    Spoon over pie just before serving.
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    Store leftover pie in refrigerator.