Description
Creamy Texas Delight Pie delivers rich layers of chocolate pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping in a graham cracker crust. Chocolate lovers will savor this irresistible Southern dessert that promises pure indulgence with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 frozen deep dish pie crust (9 or 10-inch)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pretzels, coarsely crushed
- 1 cup graham crackers, coarsely crushed
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ¾ cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup caramel bits
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup (8 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 1 can (14 ounces / 414 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C), positioning the rack in the lower third of the oven to promote uniform heat distribution.
- Melt the butter completely in a spacious microwave-safe mixing bowl, setting it aside for subsequent ingredient incorporation.
- Transform the pretzels and graham crackers into coarse fragments using a rolling pin or food processor, ensuring textural integrity by avoiding overly fine pulverization.
- Integrate the chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, graham cracker pieces, shredded coconut, pecan fragments, caramel morsels, and sweetened condensed milk into the melted butter, stirring until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Transfer the prepared filling into the pre-chilled pie crust, meticulously spreading the mixture to create an even layer across the surface.
- Position the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, monitoring the browning process around the 25-minute mark and covering with aluminum foil if the top develops excessive golden coloration.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to rest on a wire cooling rack for a minimum of 15 minutes, enabling the filling to stabilize and set.
- Slice and serve the pie while warm or at ambient temperature, appreciating the harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Get ready for a decadent dessert that combines sweet, salty, and crunchy textures in one irresistible pie.
- Freezing the pie crust beforehand helps prevent a soggy bottom and ensures a crisp, flaky base.
- The combination of pretzels and graham crackers creates a unique, crunchy texture that elevates this pie from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Careful monitoring during baking prevents over-browning, so keep an eye on the pie and use foil if the top starts to darken too quickly.
- Letting the pie cool allows the filling to set properly, ensuring clean, beautiful slices when serving.
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients and mix thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly throughout the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 530 | Sugar: 35g | Sodium: 280mg | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Unsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Carbohydrates: 58g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 6g | Cholesterol: 45mg