"Just In Case" Pie
["1 ready-made chocolate-crumb pie crust", "1 env. unflavored gelatin", "1/4 c. cold water", "2 c. heavy cream, divided", "1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 c. caramels (about 24)", "2 Tbsp. butter"]
["Prepare crust as directed.", "Sprinkle gelatin over water in small saucepan; let stand one minute.", "Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved, about 3 minutes.", "Stir in one cup of the heavy cream.", "Heat to a boil.", "Then pour into a blender.", "Add the chips and process until the chips are melted, about one minute. When processing, add another 1/2 cup of cream, eggs and vanilla; process until well blended.", "Pour mixture into large bowl, chill for 15 minutes until thick."]
["chocolate-crumb pie crust", "unflavored gelatin", "cold water", "heavy cream", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "eggs", "vanilla extract", "caramels", "butter"]