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Caramel-Pecan Chocolate Dessert

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Caramel-Pecan Chocolate Dessert
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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 5 hr 15 min
  • Servings 12
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Chocolate chips in the batter and a nutty caramel topping turn basic brownies into a dazzling dessert.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 16, 2022

Ingredients

  • 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
  • 20 caramels (from 14-oz bag), unwrapped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup broken pecans
  • 3/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°). Grease bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with shortening. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, water, oil and 2 eggs until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in pan.
  • 2
    Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until puffed in center and toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup whipping cream and the caramels over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Stir small amount of the hot mixture into beaten egg, then stir egg back into mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in pecans. Spread over brownie. Refrigerate uncovered at least 3 hours until chilled.
  • 4
    Run metal spatula around side of pan to loosen dessert; remove side of pan. Transfer dessert on pan base to serving plate. In chilled small bowl, beat 3/4 cup whipping cream and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream in 12 dollops around edge of dessert. Cut into wedges to serve. Store covered in refrigerator.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Mark the top of the dessert with a knife before adding the whipped cream garnish. That way, you’ll know the whipped cream will be centered on each serving.
  • tip 2
    Whipped cream from a spray can works great for this recipe--and saves the time of whipping the cream.
  • tip 3
    Make the dessert up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Up to 2 hours before serving, beat the cream with the powdered sugar as directed.

Nutrition

600 Calories, 38g Total Fat, 7g Protein, 57g Total Carbohydrate, 41g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
600
Calories from Fat
340
Total Fat
38g
58%
Saturated Fat
14g
71%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
110mg
36%
Sodium
85mg
4%
Potassium
270mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
57g
19%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
41g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 7 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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