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Chocolate Caramel Nut Pie

This heavenly dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering or a dinner party.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1 3/4 Cup Heavy or Whipping cream
  • 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate
  • 2 Tbsp Butter or Margarine
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 3/4 Cup Walnuts or pecans or almonds rough chopped.
  • 1-9 ” baked pie shell

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water on medium-high until sugar dissolves and turns amber in color, 15 minutes, swirling pan occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe 1-cup liquid measuring cup, heat 3/4 cup cream in the microwave on High for 45 seconds or until warm. Place the remaining cup of cream in the refrigerator to keep cold for whipping later. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in warm cream until a smooth caramel forms (caramel will stiffen when the cream is added).
  • Stir in chocolate and butter until completely melted. Stir in vanilla extract and 1 1/2 cups nuts. Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup of nuts to sprinkle on top of the pie later.
  • Pour warm chocolate filling into the pie shell. Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack, then cover and refrigerate at least 3-5 hours or until set. It’s even better to chill overnight.

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Notes

When ready to serve, in a medium bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat the remaining cup of cream until soft peaks form. With a metal spatula, spread whipped cream on top of the pie, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around. Sprinkle with reserved nuts. Or place a dollop of whipped cream on each when served.