Texas Trash Pie

This Texas Trash Pie is what happens when a magic bar is stuffed to the brim with pretzels, shredded coconut, toffee and pecans and baked into a pie crust. The result is an ooey, gooey, chocolate caramel dream with the sweet and salty combination that everyone loves. This pie is so easy that even a beginner can make it, just dump and bake!

Ingredients to Make Texas Trash Pie Recipe

This copycat recipe is of the original pie from Royers Round Top Cafe pie, located in Round Top Texas. Created by the royer family, the entire filling of this pie is unapologetically rich and sweet. The rich combination of every ingredient is their signature unique pie recipe that’s become famous all across the South. It’s a dump and bake kind of Tex-Mex Trash Pie that has similar flavors and textures of a candy bar. It has the sweet and salty flavors that make it a bonafide comfort food dessert that you’re bound to be make on repeat.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make Texas Trash Pie: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Pie Shell – One 9-inch deep dish frozen pie crust.
• Graham Crackers – One cup graham crackers roughly crushed into smaller pieces, not crumbs.
• Pretzels – One cup roughly crushed pretzels.
• Butter – 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
• Milk – One 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk forms the filling for the pie.
• Chocolate Chips – One cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
• Coconut – One cup shredded flaked coconut.
• Nuts – One  cup roughly chopped pecan pieces.
• Caramel Bits – One cup soft caramel bits found on the baking aisle of most grocery stores.

How to Make the BEST Texas Trash Pie Recipe

• Prepare the Pie Shell – Preheat the oven and place pie crust on a sheet pan to make it easier to move in and out of the oven. Set aside.
• Crush the Graham Crackers and Pretzels – Place the graham crackers and pretzels into plastic storage bags. Seal and use the back of a measuring cup to crush into small pieces. You could also use a rolling pin to crush these two ingredients, too.
• Melt Butter – Melt the butter in the microwave in a large microwave safe bowl. The bowl will double as a mixing bowl.
• Mix-Ins – Once the butter is fully melted add the sweetened condensed milk, crushed graham crackers and pretzels, chocolate chips, coconut, pecans and caramel bits and stir to evenly combine.
• Transfer to the Pie Shell – Pour the mixture evenly into the pie shell. Spread evenly.
• Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe until lightly golden brown.
• Cool – Let pie cool in the pie plate on a wire rack.
• Serve – Slice and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Texas Trash Pie

• 9-inch deep dish pie pan.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Large mixing bowl for making the filling.
• Large rubber spatula for stirring.
• Wire rack for cooling the pie.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Chocolate Chip Variations – Try using milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips. You could also try switching out half to another flavor like butterscotch chips or peanut butter chips.
• Pretzels – Try swapping the pretzels with thick sliced potato chips. If removing any ingredients, replace with equal amounts of the other ingredients in the pie.
• Don’t Thaw the Frozen Pie Shell – When using a frozen pie crust, there’s no need to thaw it or parbake it. I’ve included how to prepare a homemade pie shell in the recipe notes and process images.
• Homemade Pie Crust – You can make your own pie dough for this pie using a homemade pie crust using my Flaky Pie Crust Recipe. 
• Pie Plate – If you don’t have a deep dish pie pan use a 10-inch pie pan.
• How to Serve Texas Trash Pie – This pie is best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. So once the pie has cooled completely reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• When to Serve Texas Trash Pie – Serve this pie for dessert when entertaining, potluck parties, game day desserts, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, July 4th celebrations or family dinners.

Storage and Leftovers

• Storage and Leftovers – Store leftovers, covered, or in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. You can store in the refrigerator for about 5 days but you’ll want to bring the pie up to room temperature or reheat it by the piece, before you eat it.
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• Freezer – You can freeze this pie for up to 3 months. Wrap the pie in plastic wrap then cover with aluminum foil before freezing. Thaw on the counter when you are ready to eat.

More Easy Pie Recipes to Make

• Streusel topped Sweet Potato Pie.
• Rich and fudgy German Chocolate Pie.
• Sweet Southern Buttermilk Pie.
• Chocolate Chess Pie is a twist on a beloved classic.
• Salted Caramel Coconut Cream Pie is a decadent option.
• Fluffy Pecan Cream Pie.
• Mile high Banana Cream Pie.
• Rhubarb Pie from That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Deep Dish Pie Pan
• Pie Server
• Measuring Set
• Mixing Bowls