Turtle Pumpkin Pie

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon caramel topping, divided
1 graham cracker pie crust
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pecan pieces, divided
1 cup milk
2 packages (4-serving size each) vanilla flavored instant pudding
1 cup of canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups vanilla flavored whipped cream.

• Pour 1/4 cup of caramel topping on the crust; sprinkle with 1/2 cup of pecans.
• Beat milk,dry pudding, pumpkin & spices until well blended.
• Stir in 1-1/4 cup of whipped cream.
• Spread into crust.
• Top with remaining whipped cream.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• When ready to serve top with remaining caramel and pecans.