Yes, Texas trash pie is that good.
It’s an ooey-gooey combination of salty-sweet flavors and an irresistible chewy texture.
In fact, several of our tasters commented that the pie reminded them ofseven-layer barsbut better.
Credit:Rachel Marek
What Is Texas Trash Pie?
The filling is held together with a stickysweetened condensed milksauce and piled into a flaky single-crust pie.
It’s so popular, they even ship their famous pie nationwide.
At the restaurant, it’s served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Here are the components you’ll need to make homemade Texas Trash Pie.
For the best results, bake the filling in a deep dish pie plate.
Crust: Our trash pie recipe starts with a classicsingle crust pie dough.
Our Test Kitchen prefers to use a combination of shortening and butter in the crust for the flakiest texture.
Filling: There’s no need to cook the filling before adding it to the pan.
Simply mix and pour!
In the snack aisle, grab pretzels and a box of graham crackers.
Have leftover graham crackers?
Whip up ahomemade graham cracker crust pie.
you’re able to also freeze Texas Trash Pie for up to one month.
1cupcoarsely crushed graham crackers(2 1/2oz.
)(1sleevecrackers)
1cupsweetened flaked coconut
1cupchopped pecans
1cupcaramel baking bits
1(14-oz.
In a large bowl stir together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Using a pastry blender cut in 1/4 cup shortening and 2 tablespoons butter until pea size.
Push moistened flour mixture to side of bowl.
Repeat moistening flour, gradually adding ice water until flour mixture begins to come together.
Gather flour mixture, kneading gently until it holds together.
Shape into a ball; flatten slightly.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer to a 9-inch deep dish pie plate.
Trim and flute edge.
(Or if using purchased pastry, let the pie crust stand according to package directions; unroll.
Place in a 9-inch deep dish pie plate.
Flute edge as desired.)
Preheat oven to 350F.
Stir until well mixed.
Transfer filling to pastry-lined pie plate.
To prevent overbrowning, cover edge of pie loosely with foil.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until filling is puffed and appears set.
Cool on a wire rack.
Let cool at least 1 hour before serving.
Cover and chill pie within 2 hours.
Serve with Sweetened Whipped Cream.
you could also freeze Texas trash pie and keep it for up to 1 month.
So, feel free to play around with your favorite ingredients.
Swap out the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or chopped peanut butter cups.
Use toffee or butterscotch chips in place of the caramel bits.
Try rolling your pie dough into a rectangle and pressing it evenly into a parchment-lined 9x10 pan.
Bake at 350F for 20 to 45 minutes (depending on thickness).
Allow the bars to cool completely before removing them from the pan.
Texas trash pie is a fun sweet/salty alternative to pecan pie that pairs perfectly with most Thanksgiving menus.
It’s also a great way to use leftover candy and baking bits from Halloween.
