Key Lime Margarita Pie
Serves: 3
Gideon Batz
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
44
Spice
51
Sweetness
58
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2
To make the pretzel crust, combine the crushed pretzels, graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter
3
Once the mixture is combined, spread the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie tin
4
Press the mixture in the tin onto the bottom and the sides to form a firm even crust
5
Bake for 5 minutes until the edges are lightly browned
6
Let shell cool until needed
7
For the filling, use a large mixing bowl, and combine the sweetened condensed milk, limeade, tequila, orange liqueur, and food coloring if desired, until all ingredients are well mixed
8
In a medium size bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form
9
Fold the whipped cream into the lime and tequila mixture
10
Spoon the filling into the pie shell, cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm
11
To serve, let pie stand for 10 minutes after coming out of freezer
12
Slice pie and garnish with lime slices