I will be very surprised if this is not a summertime hit in the neighborhood !

FROZEN MARGARITA PIE RECIPE

Serves: 8 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 4 ½ Hours

INGREDIENTS:

For the Crust

•1 cup finely crushed pretzels
•1/4 cup sugar
•1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted

For the Filling

•One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
•1/3 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
•1-2 tablespoons tequila
•1 tablespoon orange liqueur
•Several drops green food coloring (optional)
•1 cup whipping cream
•Lime slices (optional)

PROCEDURE:

FOR THE CRUST

•Stir together crushed pretzels and sugar.
•Stir in melted margarine or butter.
•Spread mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie plate.
•Press onto bottom and sides to form a firm, even crust.
•Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for 5 minutes or till edge is lightly browned.
•Cool on a rack.

FOR THE FILLING

•In a large mixing bowl combine sweetened condensed milk, limeade concentrate, tequila, orange liqueur, and, if desired, food coloring.
•In a medium mixing bowl beat whipping cream till soft peaks form; fold into tequila mixture.
•Spoon filling into crust.
•Cover and freeze about 4 hours, or till firm.
•Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
•If desired, garnish with lime slices.

Enjoy
Chef Phil

 The salty crust will remind you of the traditional salted rim of a margarita glass. A creamy lime-and-tequila filling completes this refreshing, tangy-sweet frozen pie.