No-Bake Pie Recipe – Refrigerator Pie Recipe
No cooking is required to prepare this easy-to-make Margarita Pie Recipe that will get you lot of compliments. The pretzel crust is a taste delight!
This Margarita Pie recipe and photo are courtesy of Jane Butel and her website Jane Butel Southwest Cooking. Also check out Jane Butel’s Science of Chile Peppers and more of her recipes.
- 1 1/4 cups pretzels, finely crushed
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 to 4 tablespoons tequila
- 2 tablespoons Triple Sec
- 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
- Lime slices for garnish
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Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate.
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Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar in a small bowl; then press firmly into bottom and up the sides of the pie plate, creating an even thickness. Refrigerate pie crust while making filling.
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In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, tequila, and Triple Sec; mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared crust.
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Cover pie and either freeze for 4 hours or refrigerate 2 for hours.
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If frozen, soften in refrigerator slightly before serving. Decorate with lime slices. Freeze or refrigerate any leftover pie.
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Makes 1 (9-inch) pie.