Name: Texas Trash Pie – A Sweet and Salty Favorite from Our Easy Pie Recipes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 (9-inch) deep dish pie crust, unbaked; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 cup crushed pretzels; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup toffee bits; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

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You ever eat something and think, ‘Wait, what just happened in my mouth?’ That’s this pie. Texas Trash Pie is like a glorious dessert free-for-all. We’re talkin’ pretzels, coconut, chocolate chips, pecans, and a bunch of other goodies that probably never meant to be together—but somehow work like a dream team in a flaky pie crust. It’s chewy, it’s crunchy, it’s sweet and salty, and yes, it’s slightly over-the-top. But honestly, that’s the charm. I made this once for a last-minute family cookout, thinking it might be too weird. Plot twist: it was gone before the burgers were even done. You don’t need to be a baker extraordinaire to pull this off either. One bowl, one crust, one oven. It’s forgiving and impossible to mess up—kind of like your favorite old jeans. You just keep going back to it. So if your sweet tooth is feeling a little rebellious—or you just need a no-fuss dessert with wow factor—this one’s your go-to. Trust me, one slice turns skeptics into believers. Let’s bake some mayhem!

1) Key Takeaways
2) Easy Texas Trash Pie Recipe
3) Ingredients for Texas Trash Pie
4) How to Make Texas Trash Pie
5) Tips for Making Texas Trash Pie
6) Making Texas Trash Pie Ahead of Time
7) Storing Leftover Texas Trash Pie
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10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

This Texas Trash Pie is a perfect mix of chewy, crunchy, salty, and sweet.
It uses pantry-friendly ingredients like pretzels, coconut, and chocolate chips.
The pie is quick to throw together with just one bowl and no mixer needed.
It’s the kind of dessert that disappears fast—like, faster than you can say “pie.”

2) Easy Texas Trash Pie Recipe

This easy pie recipe has been my low-effort lifesaver more than once. We’re talkin’ seven ingredients, a crust you can buy at the store, and a flavor combo that’s somehow better the next day. Texas Trash Pie takes your classic sweet dessert idea and flips it into something a little nutty—literally. It checks all the right boxes for a dessert that tastes like you put in more effort than you actually did. And really, who’s gonna argue with a dessert that includes both pretzels and chocolate chips?

The first time I made this pie, I had a half hour and a kitchen that looked like a snack aisle exploded. What I pulled off was an easy dessert recipe that’s now requested every time there’s a cookout, game night, or random Tuesday that needs a little sugar therapy. And even if you mess it up a little—say you forget the toffee bits or go heavy on the pecans—it still works. Like, really well.

With easy baking recipes like this, it’s more about the experience than perfection. Your crust might crack. Your coconut might toast a bit unevenly. But when it comes out of the oven all golden and gooey, you’ll know you nailed it. This one’s a keeper.

3) Ingredients for Texas Trash Pie

1 (9-inch) deep dish pie crust, unbaked – You can use store-bought or make your own if you’re feeling adventurous. Just make sure it’s deep enough to hold all the goodness.

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut – Adds that chewy tropical twist. It browns beautifully and makes the top golden and crisp.

1 cup crushed pretzels – Brings the salty crunch and balances the sweetness. You want pieces, not powder, so give them a rough chop.

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips – Because life without chocolate is just a little less happy. Semi-sweet gives you the richness without going overboard.

1 cup toffee bits – Adds caramel-like chew. They melt in and give the filling that sticky, sweet body we love in an easy sweet recipe.

1 cup chopped pecans – Brings warmth and nuttiness to every bite. Toast them if you want even more depth.

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk – The glue that holds the wild party together. Sticky, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying.

4) How to Make Texas Trash Pie

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. You want a nice hot oven so that crust cooks evenly with all that heavy filling.

Step 2. Set the pie crust on a baking sheet. Trust me, this helps if anything bubbles over. Less mess. More joy.

Step 3. In a big bowl, toss in the coconut, crushed pretzels, chocolate chips, toffee bits, and pecans. Give it a good stir so everything is mingling.

Step 4. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk. Stir until you’ve got a chunky, sticky mixture that kind of looks like cookie dough gone rogue.

Step 5. Pour it all into the pie crust and gently press it down so it fills the shell evenly.

Step 6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is a rich golden brown and the center doesn’t jiggle when you move the pie.

Step 7. Let it cool completely. And I mean it—this pie needs time to set unless you like gooey puddles (which, hey, no judgment).

5) Tips for Making Texas Trash Pie

Don’t overthink it. One of the best parts of this easy comfort food recipe is how relaxed it is. If you don’t have toffee bits, use more chocolate. If you’re out of pecans, try walnuts. No stress.

Let the pie cool all the way before slicing. It’s tempting to dig in right away, especially when the kitchen smells like sweet toasted coconut and warm sugar. But trust me, cooling time is when the magic happens.

Use a deep dish crust. It sounds obvious, but a shallow one just won’t cut it. This pie is thick. It’s chunky. It needs room to breathe. A regular pie pan might overflow, and that’s never fun.

6) Making Texas Trash Pie Ahead of Time

Texas Trash Pie is one of those desserts that actually tastes better after a rest. The flavors settle in, the texture firms up, and the pie slices cleaner the next day. That makes it an easy food recipe for potlucks or get-togethers where time is short and expectations are high.

If you want to make it ahead, bake it the night before. Let it cool completely, cover it up, and keep it at room temperature. Don’t refrigerate it right away—it can change the texture.

When you’re ready to serve, give it a little dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce to make it look extra special. Even if it sat overnight, it still holds all that sweet, salty magic.

7) Storing Leftover Texas Trash Pie

Got leftovers? First of all, congrats. That means someone showed restraint. Second, here’s what to do. Store any remaining pie in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Keep it at room temperature for up to three days.

If your kitchen runs warm, you can store it in the fridge, but it’ll get a little firmer and might lose a bit of that gooey center magic. Just let it sit out for 10 minutes before eating if you chill it.

And yes, it freezes like a dream. Wrap individual slices and freeze them for those days when you need dessert but don’t want to bake. Pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds and boom—instant comfort.

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