Ingredients :
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 (6 oz) ready-to-fill chocolate-flavored crumb crust
17 squares individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup canned evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
Whipped cream, for serving
Directions :
Sprinkle the pecans on the crust.
In a medium saucepan, cook the caramels and milk over medium-low heat, stirring often until the caramels melt and the mixture is smooth. Pour over the pecans.
Clean the saucepan and cook the chocolate chips, cream and butter over low heat until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth Pour over the caramel and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
Serve with whipped cream, if desired.