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Texas Trash Pie Recipe

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Texas Trash Pie is a decadent, no-fuss dessert featuring a rich combination of chocolate, caramel, nuts, coconut, and pretzels baked to golden perfection in a deep dish pie crust. This sweet and salty treat is perfect for satisfying your craving with a delightful crunch and gooey texture.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 frozen deep dish pie crust (9 or 10-inch)

Filling

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed graham crackers
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup pecan pieces
  • 1 cup Kraft caramel bits
  • 1/2 cup (8 tbsp.) butter, melted
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack on the second to lowest level to ensure even baking.
  2. Prepare Ingredients: Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl until fully liquefied. Coarsely crush the pretzels and graham crackers into chunky pieces to maintain texture in the pie filling.
  3. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, crushed graham crackers, shredded coconut, pecan pieces, caramel bits, melted butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until all ingredients are evenly blended.
  4. Fill Pie Crust: Pour the entire prepared filling mixture into the frozen deep dish pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
  5. Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the filling is set and the top turns golden brown. Around 25-30 minutes into baking, check the pie and if the top is browning too quickly, loosely cover it with foil to prevent burning.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool for about 15 minutes after baking to let it set further, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts or other nuts of your choice for a different flavor profile.
  • Use a toothpick to check doneness: the center should be mostly set but slightly gooey.
  • For easier slicing, chill the pie after cooling for firmer filling.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Cover the pie with foil if the top begins to brown too fast during baking to avoid burning.

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