Texas Trash Pie: The Ultimate Sweet and Salty Dessert
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s packed with all your favorite sweet and salty snacks, then this Texas Trash Pie is calling your name! With a mix of chocolate chips, pretzels, graham crackers, coconut, pecans, and gooey caramel bits, this pie is a delicious mash-up of textures and flavors. It’s the perfect treat for potlucks, parties, or when you’re craving something indulgent and fun. Plus, it’s super easy to make with just a handful of pantry staples and a frozen pie crust.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 or 10-inch)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pretzels, coarsely crushed
- 1 cup graham crackers, coarsely crushed
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ¾ cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup Kraft caramel bits
- ½ cup (8 tbsp.) butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Directions
1. Preheat your oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack on the second to lowest spot to ensure even baking.
2. Prepare the filling:
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. While the butter is melting, coarsely crush the pretzels and graham crackers into small pieces, but don’t crush them too finely—you want texture in the pie.
3. Mix the ingredients:
Add the crushed pretzels, graham crackers, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, pecan pieces, caramel bits, and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl with the melted butter. Stir everything together until all the ingredients are well combined.
4. Fill the pie crust:
Pour the mixture into the frozen deep-dish pie crust and spread it out evenly. Make sure the filling reaches all the edges of the crust.
5. Bake the pie:
Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top turns golden brown. Around 25-30 minutes into baking, check the pie. If the top is browning too quickly, cover it with a piece of foil to prevent over-browning.
6. Let it cool:
Once the pie is baked, let it cool for about 15 minutes before slicing. This will help the filling set and make it easier to cut clean slices.
7. Serve and enjoy:
Slice and serve your Texas Trash Pie warm or at room temperature. It’s delicious on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Recipe Tips:
- Crushing the Pretzels and Graham Crackers: Don’t crush them too finely—you want them to add texture and crunch to each bite.
- Prevent Over-Browning: Keep an eye on the pie as it bakes. If the top starts to brown too quickly, simply cover it loosely with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.
- Customizable Mix-ins: Feel free to get creative with the mix-ins! Swap out the caramel bits for toffee bits or try adding peanut butter chips for a fun twist.
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 460 kcal per slice
Why You’ll Love Texas Trash Pie:
This Texas Trash Pie is the ultimate sweet and salty indulgence, combining all your favorite snacks into one decadent dessert. The mix of crunchy pretzels, gooey caramel, and melty chocolate, all nestled in a buttery pie crust, makes every bite a delicious adventure. Whether you’re serving it at a party or just treating yourself to something special, this pie is sure to become a crowd favorite. It’s easy to make, customizable, and always a hit!
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Texas Trash Pie
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Texas Trash Pie is a decadent, sweet-and-salty dessert that’s packed with flavor and texture. The combination of chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, graham crackers, caramel, pecans, and coconut creates an irresistible filling that sits beautifully inside a flaky pie crust. It’s baked until golden brown, resulting in a gooey, rich pie with crunchy bits that provide a delightful contrast.
Ingredients
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 or 10-inch)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup pretzels, coarsely crushed
1 cup graham crackers, coarsely crushed
1 cup shredded coconut
¾ cup pecan pieces
1 cup Kraft caramel bits
½ cup (8 tbsp.) butter, melted
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack on the second to lowest spot.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Coarsely crush the pretzels and graham crackers into small pieces, but not too fine.
In the bowl with the melted butter, add the crushed pretzels, graham crackers, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, pecan pieces, caramel bits, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir everything together until well combined.
Pour the mixture into the frozen pie crust and spread it out evenly.
Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top is golden brown. Around 25-30 minutes into baking, check the pie. If the top is browning too quickly, cover it with a piece of foil to prevent over-browning.
Once baked, let the pie cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 460