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Easy & Gooey Texas Trash Pie: Sweet and Salty Delight

Close-up of a rich slice of texas trash pie showing a flaky crust, gooey filling, chocolate chunks, and pecans.
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Make this simple Texas Trash Pie for a crowd-pleasing dessert. It combines chocolate, coconut, pecans, and a gooey binder for a rich, sweet and salty experience perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed pretzels (optional, for salty crunch)
  • 1 cup toffee bits (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pie crust on a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate chips, coconut, pecans, butterscotch chips, crushed pretzels, and toffee bits if you are using them. Mix these dry ingredients well.
  3. Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the mixture. Stir gently until all the dry ingredients are coated with the milk. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into the unbaked pie crust. Spread it out so the top is relatively level.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is mostly firm but still slightly gooey. The top will look bubbly.
  6. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. This cooling process is important for the filling to set properly.
  7. Slice and serve this decadent sweet treat. You can serve it slightly warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For an extra indulgent experience, serve a slice warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • If you skip the pretzels and toffee, this recipe closely resembles a classic coconut pecan pie but with added chocolate.
  • This recipe is very forgiving; feel free to substitute nuts or add other mix-ins like butterscotch chips if you have them.

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