chocolate chip pecan shells with caramel sauce

Mission Viejo, CA
Updated on Aug 16, 2011

.I've always thought this was an unusual dessert.Unknown source

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Ingredients

  • 16 - uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired
  • 1 cup chocolate or caramel ice cream topping, warmed

How To Make chocolate chip pecan shells with caramel sauce

  • Step 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; pat dry. Beat cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in medium bowl with mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until light and creamy. Fold in whipped topping. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. Spoon about 2 1/2 T. cheese mixture into each pasta shell. Put in shallow container. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hour but no longer than 8 hours. Serve with ice cream topping, and if desired, sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and pecans. Serves 8

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