Fudgy Turtle Pie Recipe

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (32 wafers)1/3 cup butter, meltedFILLING:20 caramels1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups chopped pecans4 Snickers candy bars (1.86 ounces each), choppedTOPPING:2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 cup heavy whipping creamCaramel ice cream topping, optionalAdditional chopped Snickers candy bars, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.

For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Remove from heat; pour into crust. Top with chopped Snickers candy.

For topping, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Pour and spread, if necessary, over top. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set.

If desired, drizzle ice cream topping over individual pieces and top with additional chopped candy.