Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. pecan pieces
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces (1 c.)
1/2 c. caramel ice cream topping
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

Preparation

Sprinkle pecan pieces in unbaked pie shell.
Sprinkle in chocolate pieces and drizzle in caramel topping.
Set aside.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
Pour over caramel topping in crust.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 45 minutes or until center appears set.
Cool.
Chill covered for at least 1 hour before serving.
Sift cocoa powder over pie, if desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings.