Picture this: a pie so tackily insane it’s like a twister in the Texas summer sky, but a pie. Texas Trash Pie is not exactly the kind of “proper” dessert that most folks are accustomed to – it’s the sweet, wonderful surprise of sweet, salty, crunchy, and sticky deliciousness. The pie is rule-breaking, mixing pantry staples in combinations that are as much a surprise as they are delicious. It’s a one from the heart of Texas that has won over palates away from the Lone Star State. Let us get into the magic of this pie and why you’ll go head over heels about it if you’re a gambling adventurer when it comes to flavors.
The name “Texas Trash Pie” will make you raise an eyebrow or a smile spread. I did the first time I heard of it! Do not be fooled by the name, however; there is nothing in this pie to throw away. It is a flavor bomb that turns ordinary ingredients such as pretzels and chocolate chips into heaven. It’s a nod to the open and free-to-mix ingredients of the pie, a gesture to its “everything but the kitchen sink” attitude. It’s a dessert that’s gonna be so good like a big ol’ hug from one of your crazy Texas aunts who’s always messing around in the kitchen.
- Surprising Combination: Salty pretzels and decadent chocolate are destined to be.
- People-Pleaser: Potlucks, barbecues, and cuddle-in family gatherings will all inhale it.
- Simple to Love: No tricks to cooking here just mix, bake, and enjoy!
This pie is heaven on earth sugar and salt, smooth and crunch, and chaos and comfort. It’s a rollercoaster of flavors and textures in each bite that you won’t get tired of. This is the type of dessert that runs rampant, with people saying, “What’s in this!!” while loading seconds on their plates. Its appeal is that it is new but familiar, like an old favorite reinvented for the adult’s taste. Texas Trash Pie is living proof that good things can thrive in the most unsuspected of circumstances.
The Beginnings: A Piece of Texas History
Deep inside the vast state of Texas, in the small town of Round Top, was born the Texas Trash Pie. This delicious little piece of pie started out humble in Royers Round Top Café, a family restaurant that has worked its way into legend in the making. The Royers Bud, Karen, and their four children are struck gold with a small 40-seat café with destination restaurant draw. Their “trash,” as they call it affectionately, is a showstopper that sends notice on the family’s comfort food heritage and creativity. It’s one of small-town dreams and rich, filling taste.
- Family Heritage: Royers became famous for warm, homemade pie.
- Word-of-Mouth Wizardry: The café grew by committed fans sharing with others.
- Texas Spirit: The pie reflects the Lone Star State’s go-big, do-it attitude.
The best part of this origin legend is that none of the Royers are officially trained as a chef. They weren’t full-time, degree-holding, trained professionals they were just wonderful food enthusiasts and wonderful friends. Starting in 1987, they put everything into making the food taste like home, and what they produced was the Texas Trash Pie. Bud, “The Pieman,” took a while to work on a dessert that made the café the place to be. It tells so much about what one could do with a passion and a great recipe to create something most unforgettable.
The pie cult didn’t end at the café’s door but gave rise to a culinary empire. The Royers opened up party planning, catering, and more under their world-famous pies’ banner. Texas Trash Pie is the definition of success, demonstrating to the world what it can do with one product to save the world. It is not simply dessert; it is Texas history, with a dash of Southern splendor. There is history in every slice of pie about one family that had big dreams and baked big.
Grown Up Mac and Cheese
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Baking Sheet with Wire Rack
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Food Processor
- 2 Individual Gratin Dishes
Ingredients
Main
- 4 ounces thick-sliced bacon
- Vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces Gruyere cheese grated
- 3 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar grated
- 2 ounces blue cheese such as Roquefort, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch nutmeg
- 2 slices white sandwich bread crusts removed
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon in 1 layer on the baking rack. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bacon is crisp. Remove the pan carefully from the oven – there will be hot grease in the pan! Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and crumble when it is cool enough to handle.
- Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don’t boil it. Melt the butter in a medium pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or 2 more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, blue cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and crumbled bacon and stir well. Pour into 2 individual size gratin dishes.
- Place the bread slices in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until you have coarse crumbs. Add the basil and pulse to combine. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top of the pasta. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.
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camel, remove the pot from the heat to prevent the cheese from seizing or becoming oily. Stir until just melted and smooth.4. Achieve perfectly crisp bacon by baking it on a wire rack, allowing fat to drip away. Don’t rush this step, as crispy bacon adds crucial texture and flavor.5. The basil breadcrumbs add a fresh, aromatic finish. Pulse them to a coarse crumb for ideal texture, avoiding fine dust. These individual gratin dishes ensure proper browning and a beautiful presentation.
What’s in the Mix: The Magic Ingredients
So why is Texas Trash Pie so amazingly, addictively delicious tasting? It’s all about the ingredients there’s a rainbow of staples mixed together like a dream cast. Sweetened condensed milk is the gooey glue that binds it all, with chocolate chips and caramel bits of sweet heaven on top. The savory crunch of pretzels and nutty crunch of pecans, all mixed with graham crackers and toasted coconut flakes. It’s party time for the mouth, and everyone’s invited!
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Contributing that sticky-sticky element.
- Chocolate and Caramel: Melt to gorges of rich sweetness.
- Pretzels and Pecans: Contributing crunch and an undercurrent of the South with each bite.
The sophistication of this pie lies in the contrasts. Chocolatey decadence and caramel are nobly tempered by the saltiness of the pretzels, something you simply can’t help but return for. The Graham crackers and coconut add texture, and the pecans earthy deep richness that only long-time Texas can appreciate. It’s a cookie, it’s a pie, it’s a candy bar all wrapped together in one wonderful thing. A bite of it does the job, and each mouthful is a revelation to enjoy.
The trick is how those humble ingredients things you probably just have just lying around in your cupboard that you’d otherwise be using to make a cup of coffee or whatever are whipped into something totally incredible. The sweetened condensed milk is lightened into a rich high-end base that preserves the chewy, crunchy pieces in harmony. The caramel bits add a buttery depth of flavor, and the pretzels keep everything from being too sweet. It’s a pie that looks like it’s been done incorrectly but a pie that is highly expertly done to be packed with flavor. This pie is the greatest evidence of the truth in the fact that small ingredients have the ability to create pure magic.
Coconut Flan
Equipment
- 1 1.5-quart baking dish
- 1 Large Roasting Pan For water bath
- 1 Whisk
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Fine-mesh Sieve Optional, for silky smooth flan
Ingredients
Main
- 1 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to ensure gentle and even cooking for the custard.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, large eggs, large egg yolks, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- For an exceptionally smooth flan, carefully strain the prepared custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean second mixing bowl to remove any solids or air bubbles.
- Stir the sweetened flaked coconut into the strained custard mixture, distributing it evenly.
- Pour the coconut custard mixture into a 1.5-quart baking dish or flan mold.
- Place the baking dish containing the flan mixture into a larger roasting pan.
- Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan, ensuring the water level comes about halfway up the sides of the flan dish, creating a water bath (bain-marie).
- Carefully transfer the roasting pan with the flan to the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until the edges of the flan are set but the center still has a slight jiggle when gently shaken. Cooking time may vary.
- Remove the flan from the oven and the water bath. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before inverting onto a serving plate.
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The Royers’ Recipe for Success
The Royers didn’t stumble into pie greatness by accident instead, they did so with love and sweat equity. When they purchased the Round Top Café in 1987, they were kind people who could invite anyone into their house. Their homespun background didn’t hamstring their creativeness; it forced them to be creative in the moment. They transformed their small cafe into a Texas institution by prioritizing what matters most: excellent food and good fun. Their Texas Trash Pie became their signature item, something that made them stars.
- Grass Roots Growth: Word of mouth turned their cafe into a destination.
- Family Affair: The Royer kids banded together, and it was a family affair.
- Bud the Pieman: Bud’s pie passion made it legendary.
Texas Trash Pie wasn’t trendy she was a phenomenon. She brought Austinites and Houstonians together, and the cafe was a destination for pie enthusiasts. Bud’s “The Pieman” moniker was a badge of honor, a nickname which signified the late nights he spent to perfect each recipe. The odd name of the pie and pungent up-your-noses smell drew them in, causing a stir and a commotion. It’s the kind of dessert that’ll have you reaching for a fork and digging in with your buddies. Royers’ popularity transferred to the café, moving into a catering and event planning company.
Its pies, particularly the Texas Trash Pie, were the center of their operation, fueling rumors of one damn good dish having doors blown off. It’s a love story, commitment, and a dash of culinary magic. The pie tradition continues today, a reminder that the best recipes come from a heart full to the brim. It’s a Texas slice that keeps on giving and giving and giving, bite by bite.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
- 1 Electric Mixer Stand or hand-held
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls One for wet, one for dry ingredients
- 2 Baking Sheets
- 1 Rubber Spatula For folding and scraping
- 1 Wire Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups 12-ounce bag milk chocolate chips, not semisweet
- Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick spray or line them with parchment paper.
- Using a mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Beat in the white and brown sugars, a little at a time, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time, then mix in the vanilla and pumpkin puree. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Slowly beat the flour mixture into the batter in thirds. Stir in the chips. Scoop the cookie dough by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies are browned around the edges. Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes. Take the cookies off with a spatula and cool them on wire racks.
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Baking the Pie: A Step-by-Step Guide
You’re going to bake your own Texas Trash Pie? It’s easier than you’d ever think, and it’s sheer heaven to eat. This “dump-and-bake” pie is perfect for both beginner and advanced bakers, with only a couple of simple steps. You will start by using a pre-cut pie crust so life is easy, then mix a filling that’s half as much fun to assemble as it is to make. Preheat oven to 350°F, and let the sweet-and-salty playtime begin.
- Easy Prep: Less prep time with ready-to-use crust.
- Quick Mix: Ream everything together in one bowl at once and cleanup is easy.
- Bake and Wait: Let it cool for that gorgeous golden brown.
First, melt a stick of unsalted butter and then refrigerate it slightly this prevents your chocolate chips from melting too early. Combine in a large mixing bowl chocolate chips, pretzel crumbs, graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, pecans, caramel bits, and sweetened condensed milk from a can. Combine all that until it’s a gorgeous chunky mess, and fill your pie crust. Spread with a spatula, put it in the oven, and bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
Take care of it, tenting with aluminum foil if it’s getting too brown. The worst part? Waiting for it to cool! Let the pie sit at least 15 minutes before cutting to allow the filling to set up nicely. This allows for clean slices and that wonderful gooey feel. Serve warm for optimum melt-in-your-mouth, or let cool completely for a denser bite. Either way, you’re in for a treat that’s as easy to make as it is to love.
Squash Casserole from ‘Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking’
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven For sautéing vegetables.
- 1 9×13 inch Baking Dish Or similar large casserole dish.
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining ingredients.
- 1 Sharp Knife For chopping and slicing.
- 1 Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main
- 1 1/4 cups butter divided
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 pounds yellow crookneck or zucchini squash sliced
- 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese or Gruyère divided
- 4 large eggs beaten to mix
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans divided
- Dash hot sauce or Tabasco optional
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Melt 1/2 cup of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the sliced squash to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender-crisp, about 10-12 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from the squash mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked squash mixture, 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheese, the beaten eggs, 1 cup of the chopped pecans, and the optional dash of hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the squash mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese, and the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
- Melt the remaining 3/4 cup butter and drizzle it over the breadcrumb mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb and pecan topping evenly over the squash mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbling, and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow it to set properly.
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Personalizing Your Trash Pie: Create Your Own
One of the best aspects of Texas Trash Pie is how simple it is to create your own. The standard recipe is a hit, but there’s so much potential to experiment with flavors and create your own. Not feeling like ingredient swapping? Feel like adding your own twist? This pie is a blank slate creative canvas. Fussy about nuts? Loathing coconut? Don’t worry you can make your own combinations and mix to your heart’s content. Here are some tips on how to create this Texas favorite in a fun way.
- Nut Substitutions: Substitute pecans for walnuts or almonds for a change of pace.
- Flavor Additions: Top with peanut butter chips or cinnamon sprinkles.
- Gluten-Free Substitute: Use gluten-free graham crackers and pretzels.
For the upscale version, skip the pre-made crust and make one yourself. Blind-bake in advance to retain crunch beneath the gooey top. Or replace butterscotch chips with caramel bits for rich molasses flavor. Not a coconut fan? Leave it out and add more graham crackers or even rolled oats for texture.
The secret is to keep the sweetness, salt, and crunch in balance so your pie remains true to its heritage. To turn it into a holiday version, throw some holiday spices like nutmeg or a whole dump of teeny-tiny marshmallows in to get the s’mores taste. Duble the recipe to serve a crowd and bake in a 9×13-inch pan a bit more cooking time. Gluten-free consumers won’t be left out by replacing pretzels and graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives. Pie name of the game is convenience, so don’t be shy and be creative and have fun.
Easy Homemade Pie Crust
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor Essential for quickly cutting butter into flour without overworking the dough.
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl For combining ice water and vinegar.
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate ingredient portions.
- 1 Plastic Wrap For wrapping and refrigerating dough discs.
- 1 Wooden Surface or Countertop For turning out and shaping the dough.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter – chilled cut into tablespoon-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 7 tablespoons ice water
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Instructions
- Combine flour, butter, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 (1-second) pulses. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Stir ice water and vinegar in a small bowl.
- Pour 1/2 of the ice water mixture into flour mixture; pulse to combine, about 3 (1-second) pulses. Pour in remaining ice water mixture; pulse until mixture starts to come together, about 8 (1-second) pulses. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Turn dough out onto a wooden surface, pat it into a circle, and divide it in half. Form each half into a disc, about 5-inches wide. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until ready to use. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Use in your favorite pie recipe. Allrecipes/SparkleKat
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Serving and Storage: Enjoy Every Last Crumb
Once your browned Texas Trash Pie has arrived, it’s time to grab the forks and dig in. The pie is so decadent, small slices are all that are necessary, and that makes the perfect friend-to-share-with pie. Serve it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream topping to create a time-honored combination that can’t be beat. The cold creamy texture and warm gooey pie together is divine. Get ready to see the grin on your guests’ faces with each scoop!
- Top Pairs: Whipped cream or ice cream enhances the sweetness to its finest form.
- Simple Serving: Caramel drizzle does the trick to make it a wow.
- Drink Pairings: Milk or iced coffee pairs well with the strong taste of the pie.
Presentation doesn’t have to be sophisticated let the homespun nature of the pie be that. Shells of whole pretzels or pieces of pecans are splattered over the top of whipped cream and give a preview of what is to be, that it is as beautiful to behold as to consume. Cold milk in a cold glass is the old-fashioned option, or iced coffee or lime-flavored seltzer water a cold one.
The combinations slice through pie richness, so that every bite afterwards is as delicious as the initial one. Leftovers (should you have some!) are as beautiful as a dream. Cover the pie very securely with plastic wrap or tightly closed airtight container, and it will keep three days at room temperature or seven refrigerated. To store longer, freeze for a month cover very heavily with plastic and foil. When it’s time for more, a speedy 10-15 seconds in the microwave brings back that gooey goodness, or enjoy cold for a firmer, equally tasty treat.
Magic Cookie Bars from Eagle Brand
Equipment
- 1 9×13 inch Baking Dish Glass or metal, adjust oven temperature accordingly.
- 1 Mixing Bowl Medium-sized for crust ingredients.
- 1 Rubber spatula or spoon For mixing and pressing the crust.
- 1 Measuring Cups For accurate ingredient portions.
- 1 Cooking Spray Essential to prevent sticking.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 14 ounce can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If using a glass dish, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter in a bowl until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press onto the bottom. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Pour sweetened condensed milk on graham cracker crust. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Sprinkle with an even layer of chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Press toppings down firmly with the back of a fork. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool completely, then cut into 36 bars or diamonds. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Troubleshooting and FAQs: Baking with Confidence
Texas Trash Pie is easy to bake, but even the easiest recipes go awry. Have no fear any misstep is addressed with tips to guarantee your pie is right each time. Crust problems to substitute ingredients, these solutions will turn a pie expert into you. Novice or pro, you’ll be adequately equipped to respond to any question your friends will pose to you. Let’s remove the veil from the way in which some of those generic pie questions so your pie mojo remains intact.
- Crust Solutions: Foil cover if it is burning too quickly when it is baking.
- Texture Tips: Refrigerate 15 minutes to prevent soggy filling.
- Ingredient Subs: Substitute with nuts or chips based on your pantry or preference.
Should your crust get too dark, a small foil covering or foil ring around edges will be your savior. If the filling remains too runny after cooling, a few minutes additional baking the second time should do the trick go for a golden, crumbly crust. No caramel chunks available? Chop up hard caramels into infinitesimally tiny pieces to achieve the same melty-ness. Little alterations make a big difference, and your pie will be a showstopper every time.
For those wondering about storage, the pie lasts up to three days at room temp or a week in the fridge. Freezing is easy just wrap it tightly and thaw at room temperature when you’re ready. Want to use a homemade crust? Go for it, but blind-bake it first to avoid sogginess. With these tips, you’ll be ready to bake, serve, and enjoy Texas Trash Pie like a true Texan.
Zucchini Pie
Equipment
- 1 Grater or Food Processor For shredding zucchini
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Clean kitchen towel For wringing out liquid from zucchini
- 1 9-inch Pie plate
- 1 Whisk or Spatula For mixing ingredients
Ingredients
Main
- 3 cups zucchini shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup baking mix
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Place shredded zucchini in a bowl and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer into a clean kitchen towel and wring out excess liquid into the sink. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Combine zucchini, eggs, baking mix, onion, melted butter, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, rosemary, parsley, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Spread mixture into the prepared pie plate or baking pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
- Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Why It’s a Texas Treasure
It’s not just a over-the-top dessert, people it’s a Texas lifestyle in pie crust pastry. Moniker in all its wonky brilliance and all, the big flavors prove the attitude that anything goes. Out of the deepest depths of Royers’ passion, it’s proof of what passion and imagination can do for turning plain ingredients into the feel-good stuff. It’s a pie that welcomes all to the table regardless of your heritage. Each forkful is a salute to Texas resourcefulness and tolerance.
- Cultural Icon: Captures Texas’s free-wheeling, can-do food spirit.
- Universal Appeal: Consumed far outside the Lone Star State.
- History of Heart: The Royers’ legacy makes each bite extraordinary.
The magic of the pie is that it’s comfort and excitement, back-yard barbecue with attitude. It’s a pie that welcomes the filling of stories and laughter, as folks gather around plates. Its evolution from small café to national sensation is a tribute to the power of a great recipe and family tradition. It’s a reminder that perfection isn’t the objective when it comes to food, but coming together.
Baked for holidays, for potluck, or just because, Texas Trash Pie is bringing happiness bite by delicious bite. A pie that won’t pretend to be anything else but what it is, yet leaves its mark on you. So get your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and bake a pie that’s as memorable as a Texas sunset. You’ll be hooked and so will everyone lucky enough to share it with you.
