Texas Trash Pie

Texas Trash Pie is the ultimate dessert mashup, combining salty, sweet, crunchy, and gooey textures into one irresistible treat. This Southern classic features a medley of chocolate chips, coconut, pecans, and salty pretzels all baked together in a flaky pie crust with a gooey caramelized filling. It’s a decadent treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or whenever you crave something indulgent and unique.

INGREDIENTS:

For the Pie Filling:

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

½ cup (120g) light corn syrup

½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup (120g) chopped pecans

1 cup (90g) shredded sweetened coconut

1 cup (60g) crushed pretzels

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.

Prepare the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Layer the Dry Ingredients:
Spread the chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Follow with layers of pecans, coconut, and crushed pretzels.

Pour in the Filling:
Slowly pour the sugar mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Bake the Pie:
Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. If the crust starts to overbrown, cover the edges with foil.

Cool and Serve:
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve as is, or top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.