Texas Trash Pie
This Texas Trash Pie is a surprisingly delicious dessert featuring a buttery cracker crust, a sweet and salty filling, and a crunchy pecan topping. It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sleeve (4 oz) Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the filling over the cracker crust.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream complements this pie beautifully.
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