Texas Trash Pie

Texas Trash Pie

This copycat Texas Trash Pie is what happens when a magic cookie bar is stuffed to the brim and baked into a pie crust. Sweet and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch deep dish frozen pie crust)

    (don't thaw

  • 1 cup graham crackers

    roughly crushed into small pieces

  • 1 cup pretzels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

    melted

  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cups semi sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup roughly chopped pecans
  • 1 cup caramel bits

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pie shell on a sheet pan to make it easier to move in and out of the oven. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Place the graham crackers and pretzels into plastic storage bags. Seal and use the back of a measuring cup to crush into small pieces.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl melt the butter in the microwave. Once melted to the bowl add the sweetened condensed milk, crushed graham crackers and pretzels, chocolate chips, coconut, pecans and caramel bits until evenly combined.

  4. 4

    Pour the mixture evenly into the pie shell.

  5. 5

    Bake for 40-45 minutes or until lightly golden.

  6. 6

    Let pie cool for 1 hour, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

  7. 7

    Using a Homemade Pie Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Press pie crust into a deep dish 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edge. Line the pie crust with parchment paper.  Add the pie weights over the parchment and blind bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside for a few minutes, then fill and proceed with the recipe. (Leave the oven on.) 

Texas Trash Pie

Texas Trash Pie

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About this Recipe

Craving a dessert that's ridiculously sweet, delightfully crunchy, and packed with every goodie imaginable? This Texas Trash Pie is exactly what you need. It’s a spectacular copycat recipe that takes the beloved magic cookie bar concept and elevates it into a truly decadent pie. This pie is perfect for satisfying even the most intense sweet tooth.

What makes this pie truly special is how it combines so many classic flavors and textures into one cohesive, irresistible treat. By stuffing a pre-made pie crust to the brim with a harmonious mix of sweet and salty ingredients, you get a dessert that feels both homemade and incredibly effortless. The balance of crispy, chewy, and gooey elements ensures every bite is an adventure, setting it apart from simpler desserts.

When you dive into a slice of Texas Trash Pie, prepare for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. You'll experience the satisfying crunch of graham crackers and pretzels, the creamy richness of melted chocolate chips, and the chewy sweetness of shredded coconut and caramel bits. All these incredible layers are bound together by a luscious, sweet condensed milk base, complemented by the nutty flavor of chopped pecans. It’s a generously stuffed pie that promises a sweet, delicious experience from start to finish, requiring just 10 minutes of prep before its 50-minute bake time.

Feel free to customize your Texas Trash Pie based on what you have on hand or what you love most. You could swap out the pecans for walnuts or almonds for a different nutty note. If you prefer a darker chocolate profile, opt for all dark chocolate chips, or mix in some white chocolate for added sweetness. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt flakes over the top before baking to really make those sweet caramel and chocolate notes pop.

This robust and satisfying pie is ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress with a truly over-the-top dessert. It stands alone as a showstopper, but a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream would be a delightful accompaniment.

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