Strawberry Margarita Pie

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 large store-bought graham cracker crust (or homemade)
• 2 cups hulled and sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 6 tablespoons tequila
• 1/4 cup triple sec
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 cups cold heavy cream
• fresh strawberries
• fresh mint leaves

Recipe

• 1 If using a store-bought pie crust, prebake it according to package directions, then let it cool; refrigerate until ready to use.
• 2 In a bowl, toss the strawberries with the sugar.
• 3 In a food processor, combine the condensed milk, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sugared strawberries; process until smooth.
• 4 Transfer mixture to a large bowl and refrigerate.
• 5 Using a chilled large bowl and chilled beaters, beat the cream using an electric mixer until stiff but not grainy.
• 6 Using a large rubber spatula, fold about 1/3 of the whipped cream into the refrigerated puree.
• 7 Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream in 2 more additions until evenly combined.
• 8 Pour the filling into the chilled pie shell and smooth the top.
• 9 Cover with loosely tented foil and place in the freezer for several hours to overnight or until the pie is semi-firm to firm.
• 10 Garnish each slice with strawberries and mint leaves.