Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer treat with this refreshing Margarita pie featuring a unique pretzel crust. This delightful dessert brings together zesty lime flavors and a creamy filling, balanced perfectly with the crunch of a salty pretzel crust. Not overly sweet, it caters to adult palates and is an impressive addition to any barbecue, picnic, or dinner gathering. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Garnish it with fresh lime zest or a dollop of whipped cream for an elevated presentation thatβs sure to wow your guests!
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- β cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (whipped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a food processor, finely crush the pretzels and graham cracker sheets. In a bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, then mix in the crushed mixture. Press into the pie plate and bake for 7-10 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
- Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, tequila, and optional green food coloring. Fold in the whipped cream until combined.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and freeze for at least four hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve garnished with lime zest or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use fresh lime juice for vibrant flavor. Ensure all ingredients are cold before mixing for better texture. Feel free to substitute the pretzel crust with graham crackers or Oreos for variety.