Texas Trash Pie: The Ultimate No-Bake Chocolate Lovers’ Dessert

Texas Trash Pie: The Ultimate No-Bake Chocolate Lovers’ Dessert

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 0 min Total Time: 130 min
Yield: 8 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description A no-bake dessert that’s chocolatey, creamy, and crunchy, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
  • 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold full-fat milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut or toffee bits
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes. Let set for 5 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Spread chocolate pudding into the graham cracker crust.
  5. Top with the cream cheese mixture and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle pecans and chocolate chips on top; add coconut or toffee bits if desired.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Soften cream cheese to room temperature to avoid lumps. Patience in chilling leads to better structure.