Description
Strawberry Margarita Pie is the perfect no-bake dessert to celebrate the sunny days of Spring and Summer. This delightful treat combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a zesty lime twist and a hint of tequila, all nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Ideal for occasions like National Tequila Day or summer barbecues, this pie requires just 10 minutes of prep time and no baking, making it an effortless addition to any gathering. Garnished with whipped cream and fresh fruit, it not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any dessert table. Your friends and family will love this refreshing treat that captures the essence of warm weather fun.
Ingredients
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 3 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the graham cracker crust according to your preferred method.
- In a blender, combine sliced strawberries, lime zest, lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, tequila, and orange juice. Blend until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture until combined. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- Pour the filling into a cooled graham cracker crust and freeze for at least 5 hours to set.
- Remove from the freezer one hour before serving, garnish with additional whipped cream and fresh fruit as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness. Allow ample freezing time for best texture. Feel free to customize with other fruits or adjust flavors to your liking.