Margarita Pie

keen5's Note:

I haven't tried this pie yet, but it looks good and sounds like it would be a really light refreshing summer dessert. If you try it first, let us know how you like it. Bake time is freezing time. Prep is my guestimation.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 9inch Pie

Pretzel Crust

• 1 cup finely crushed pretzel
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1⁄3; cup margarine or 1⁄3; cup butter , melted

Filling

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄3; cup frozen limeade concentrate , thawed
• 1 -2 tablespoon tequila
• 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
• 3 -5 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup whipping cream
• lime slice (optional)

Directions:

1. For pretzel crust, stir together crushed pretzels and sugar.
2. Stir in melted margarine or butter.
3. Spread mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie plate.
4. Press onto bottom and sides to form a firm, even crust.
5. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for 5 minutes or till edge is lightly browned.
6. Cool on a rack.
7. For filling: in a large mixing bowl combine sweetened Condensed milk, limeade concentrate, tequila, orange liqueur, and, if desired, food coloring.
8. In a medium mixing bowl beat whipping cream till soft peaks form; fold into tequila mixture.
9. Spoon filling into crust.
10. Cover and freeze about 4 hours, or till firm.
11. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
12. If desired, garnish with lime slices.

Reviews

[Jennifer #2]

Good flavor for sure! Crust did not stay together. I might try slightly more butter next time. Filling was easy. Used cool whip instead of whipping and green food coloring. Instead of orange liq. I used 3 tbls tequila. This would be a fun dessert for a mexican-themed dinner. My guests really liked it.

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This pie is fantastic! I've got the same recipe but we usually double(or more) the alcohol. We also like to put a little extra salt in the crust--if you're gonna have margarita pie it might as well taste like a margarita!