Margarita Pie (Pastel De Margarita)

Submitted by spatchcock

"This is an adopted recipe. I think it looks fabulous for a Mexican/Tex-mex feast, particularly on a hot summer night, but have not yet tried it. Comments from those who get to it before I do are appreciated via a review. Thanks!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1⁄2 ounces triple sec
• 1 1⁄2 ounces tequila
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cups whipping cream, whipped
• green food coloring
• 1 graham cracker crust (9-inch)
• whipped cream (for garnish)
• lime slice (for garnish)
• mint leaf (for garnish)

directions

1. Combine milk, triple sec, Tequila, lime juice, whipped cream and food coloring.
2. Fill crust with mixture.
3. Cover and freeze 4 to 5 hours or overnight. Let stand several minutes prior to cutting.
4. Garnish each slice with whipped cream, lime slice and mint leaves.

Reviews

[ngray46]

I have been making this pie for about 30 yrs. I too make a pretzel crust using 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels, 10 tablespoon melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. I also substitute Cool Whip for whipped cream. The pie lasts longer. I have been taking 2 pies to the Super Bowl parties for 23 yrs. The host puts one in a different fridge so he has it all for himself.

 

[Peggy loves Dessert]

gets icky after a couple days in the fridge. very strong flavor. you don't need a huge piece.

 

[neodymm]

I adapted this recipe by pouring the filling into individual sized graham cracker crusts and serving them at a Cinco de Mayo party. Everyone loved them and they were really very easy to make. This is also a very good dessert to make ahead since they need to be frozen. I left mine in the freezer over night and they were perfect!

 

[Bill J.]

Love it! I used crushed pretzels for the crust as a different twist. Everyone loved it!

 

[CountryLady]

WOW ........... the grand finale to my Mexican fiesta! Like Trudy, I could only find an 8 oz tin of condensed milk so it may have bbeen a little boozier - but nobody complained (LOL) and I'd do the same next time. Thanx RMG!