Strawberry Margarita Pie

This make-ahead Strawberry Margarita Pie is an easy frozen dessert with a punch of tequila to flavor the creamy and fruity chilled filling that sits in a graham cracker crust. Top it with homemade whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries and lime zest for an irresistible presentation.

Make your favorite Mexican-inspired cocktail in a new form by turning it into a Strawberry Margarita Pie! Enjoy a chilled slice and savor the sweetness of the berries along with a tang of lime, a hint of tequila, and the creaminess of sweetened condensed milk that helps make the pie filling a scrumptious treat. It’s super easy to make and you can even turn it into a no-bake effort if you want to use a prepared graham cracker crust instead of making it yourself! It’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo and any warm-weather summer celebration.

This is definitely a make-ahead pie, so plan accordingly – it’s worth it! I like to make this pie well in advance, like the night before I’m going to serve it, so it can get a full overnight session in the freezer to help it set before topping it with the whipped cream and garnishes. If you’re short on time, make it earlier in the day so it can have at least 5 or 6 hours in the freezer before serving time.

Ingredients Needed

For The Graham Cracker Crust
Graham cracker crumbs, white granulated sugar, unsalted butter

For The Strawberry Margarita Pie Filling
Fresh Strawberries – used to flavor the pie filling
Fresh Lime Juice And Zest – are used to flavor the filling
Sweetened Condensed Milk – to sweeten and help make the filling thick and creamy
Tequila – for that unmistakable margarita flavor
Orange Juice – another flavor profile that you’ll find in a margarita
Cool Whip – to help make the strawberry margarita pie filling light and airy

For The Homemade Whipped Cream Topping
Heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

For The Garnishes
Lime wedges, lime zest, and sliced strawberries

Directions

Note: This is a summary of the recipe steps. For complete instructions, see the recipe card down below.

For The Graham Cracker Crust

STEP 1: Add the graham cracker crumbs, white granulated sugar, and unsalted butter into a medium bowl and mix until well combined.
STEP 2: Press the mixture into the bottom of the pie pan as well as up the sides of the pan.
STEP 3: Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 10 minutes. Cool completely before adding the filling.

For The Pie Filling

STEP 1: To a blender, add the diced strawberries, lime zest, lime juice, condensed milk, tequila, and orange juice. Blend until completely smooth.
STEP 2: Pour the mixture into a large bowl and fold in the thawed cool whip, 1 cup at a time, until combined and smooth.
STEP 3: Pour the filling into the crust and smooth it out evenly.
STEP 4: Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight before adding the toppings and serving.

For The Whipped Cream Topping

STEP 1: Place a large bowl into the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
STEP 2: Remove the bowl from the freezer and add in the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until stiff peaks form.
STEP 3: Scoop the whipped cream into a large piping bag with a star tip and pipe dollops around the edge of the pie.
STEP 4: Garnish with lime wedges, sliced strawberries, and lime zest.

Can I Use A Store-Bought Pie Crust?

Yes! I always keep a few prepared graham cracker crusts on hand for when I don’t have the time to make it myself. 

No Bake Crust Variations

If you’re looking for a no-bake solution for the crust, other than using a store-bought prepared graham cracker crust, here are a few other mix-and-press crust ideas.

• No-Bake Vanilla Wafer Crust: Stir together 2 1/4 cups of finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies (use a blender or food processor) along with 1/2 cup of melted butter. Press the crumb mixture into your pie pan and up the sides. Place in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes to set before adding the filling.
• No Bake Salted Pretzel Crust: Process 2 1/2 cups of salted pretzels until they are coarse. Melt 10 tablespoons of unsalted butter and add the pretzel crumbs along with 1/2 cup of sugar and stir until well combined. Press the pretzel crumb mixture into your pie pan and up the sides. Place in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes to set before adding the filling.

Fruit Variations

If you’re looking for a flavor other than strawberries, try raspberries or blueberries. They’ll work perfectly with the recipe as written and will pair well with the lime juice, tequila, and orange juice ingredients.

Can I Use Store-Bought Whipped Cream For The Topping?

Yes. If you don’t want to make your own whipped cream for the topping, you can use prepared whipped cream. You can add it to a large piping bag with a star tip and decorate the top of the pie with it or just slather it on top of the frozen pie as a sweet and creamy topping before adding the garnishes.

Can I Make This Without The Alcohol?

Absolutely! Just leave out the tequila and carry on with the recipe as written. You’ll have a luscious strawberry and lime-flavored frozen pie that’s kid-friendly and just as delicious!

Storage

Keep this pie in the freezer until ready to serve. I suggest decorating and garnishing the top right before serving. By the time you decorate it and serve it, the filling will have thawed perfectly for you to cut with ease. Any leftovers should be tightly covered and stored in the freezer.

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