Pie # 34: Margarita Pie

I made this on a whim in celebration of Cinco de Mayo tomorrow! I plan on having a fantastic day filled with bridal showers and cousins, ending with some tacos and margaritas with great friends. This pie is definitely making an appearance. I combined two recipes from Allrecipes and About.com. Look for an update after I taste-test!

Margarita Pie
(Printable version)

Crust:
1 1/4 cup crushed pretzels
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter

Filling:
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
One 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
Zest from 1 lime
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons triple sec
1 cup heavy whipping

Combine pretzel crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press into 9-inch pie plate and chill in fridge while making filling.

Mix lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and zest in medium/large bowl. Stir in tequila and triple sec. Mix well and add whipping cream and 2 drops green food coloring (optional).

Pour into chilled pie crust and freeze for 5 hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped cream and sliced limes.