Frozen Margarita Pie with Salted Coconut Graham Cracker Crust
Looking for a refreshing and delicious dessert to serve this summer? Try this frozen margarita pie with a salted coconut graham cracker crust. It's made with ice cream, lime sherbet and margarita mix. If you like, add a shot of tequila to make an adults-only version.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted
For the Pie
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/3 cup frozen margarita mix
- 2 Tablespoons tequila optional
- 1 1/2 cups lime sherbet
- 1 package Dream Whip prepared
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
To Make the Pie Crust
- To make the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, unsweetened coconut flakes and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
- Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir until moistened.
- Press the crust into the bottom and sides an 8-inch pie pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes, then allow to cool completely before filling.
To Make the Pie
- Combine softened vanilla ice cream and 1/3 cup frozen margarita mix in a large bowl. Stir until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the lime sherbet with tequila, if desired. Stir until fully incorporated.
- If the sherbet and ice cream mixtures are too soft, return to the freezer until almost firm.
- Fold the lime sherbet into the ice cream mixture until fully incorporated. The mixture should be a pale green color.
- If the mixture is too soft, again return it to the freezer until it is nearly firm.
- Spread the ice cream mixture into the pie crust, smoothing with an offset spatula.
- Return the assembled pie to the freezer for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Prepare the Dream Whip, according to the package directions, and pipe the whipped cream onto the pie. Garnish with lime slices.
- Return the decorated pie to the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
If you prefer a saltier crust, increase the amount of salt to 3/4 teaspoon.
You can also increase the amount of margarita mix used in the pie to 1/2 cup, if preferred.
If you're making the adults-only version of the pie, you can add tequila and Cointreau or triple sec to the whipped cream. I wouldn't add more than 2 Tablespoons of liquor to the whipped topping.
You can also increase the amount of margarita mix used in the pie to 1/2 cup, if preferred.
If you're making the adults-only version of the pie, you can add tequila and Cointreau or triple sec to the whipped cream. I wouldn't add more than 2 Tablespoons of liquor to the whipped topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 0.9mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 0.8mg
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