Margarita Pie

This Margarita Pie is a refreshing and indulgent no-bake dessert that perfectly balances sweet, sour, and salty flavors. The base is a unique crust made from finely crushed pretzels, butter, and sugar, providing a crunchy, salty foundation that contrasts beautifully with the creamy filling. The filling combines sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, zest, tequila, and triple sec for a classic margarita flavor profile. Whipped heavy cream is folded in to create a light, airy texture, while optional green food coloring adds a festive touch. Chilled until firm, this pie is garnished with extra whipped cream, pretzel pieces, and fresh mint. It is an ideal treat for summer gatherings, parties, or any occasion where you want to bring a taste of the cocktail hour to dessert. Simple to assemble yet impressive in presentation, it requires no baking and relies on chilling time to set.

Cuisine: German

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 866.7

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Margarita Pie is a refreshing and indulgent no-bake dessert that perfectly balances sweet, sour, and salty flavors. The base is a unique crust made from finely crushed pretzels, butter, and sugar, providing a crunchy, salty foundation that contrasts beautifully with the creamy filling. The filling combines sweetened condensed milk, fresh lime juice, zest, tequila, and triple sec for a classic margarita flavor profile. Whipped heavy cream is folded in to create a light, airy texture, while optional green food coloring adds a festive touch. Chilled until firm, this pie is garnished with extra whipped cream, pretzel pieces, and fresh mint. It is an ideal treat for summer gatherings, parties, or any occasion where you want to bring a taste of the cocktail hour to dessert. Simple to assemble yet impressive in presentation, it requires no baking and relies on chilling time to set.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Pretzels, finely crushed
1 1/3 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Butter, melted
1 Lime, zested (outer green

Directions

1
In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter.
2
Mix the crust ingredients together well until evenly coated.
3
Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch buttered pie pan.
4
Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest, freshly squeezed lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, tequila, and triple sec until smooth.
6
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
7
Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the lime mixture until just combined. Add green food coloring if desired and fold gently to incorporate.
8
Pour the filling into the chilled pretzel crust and smooth the top.
9
Cover and freeze the pie for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
10
Before serving, top with the remaining 1/2 cup of whipped cream, garnish with pretzel pieces and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 866.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.0g42%
Saturated Fat 15.7g79%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 1273.7mg54%
Total Carbohydrate 151.1g51%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 83.2g
Protein 10.2g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: margarita, pie, no-bake, lime, tequila, pretzel, crust, dessert, summer, party, cream, condensed milk, triple sec, refreshing, salty sweet, chilled, garnish, mint, easy, make-ahead

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