Strawberry Margarita Icebox Pie

Can It Be Made Without Tequila?

Here's a cool tip...Strawberry Margarita Icebox Pie can be made with or without tequila, so if you choose to leave it out, you'll still have a delicious frozen strawberry pie that tastes like limeade with hints of strawberries.

Without the tequila, just call it a Strawberry Limeade Pie. Everyone will love it!

The tanginess of the lime pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the strawberries. Adding tequila gives it an interesting 'zing'. But, this frozen strawberry margarita pie tastes amazing with or without the alcohol.

How to Make the Crust

This pie starts with a buttery pretzel crust. It has just the right texture and saltiness to compliment the taste of a margarita.

If you have a blender or food processor, the next step is really fun. Throw in some pretzels, (I used gluten-free), and grind them into a coarse chop. Of course, if you'd rather use graham crackers, that's a great substitution.

Add melted butter plus a little sugar, then press the pretzels or graham crackers into the bottom of a pie plate or dish. To harden the crust, bake it at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, then cool to room temperature.

What's in the Filling?

The filling is a mixture of cream cheese, condensed milk and key lime juice.(ad) If you choose to add tequila, this is the time to do it.

Throw a few strawberries into the filling for added flavor. Not enough to turn the filling dark pink, but just enough to give it a hint of color.

Mix it all together and pour the creamy filling into the cooled pretzel crust. Spread it with a spatula until it is smooth. Pop the pie into the freezer for at least four hours until it's frozen to perfection.

Decorating Ideas

Besides being delicious, this pie is fun to decorate! Once you take it out of the freezer, let it thaw for 10 minutes, then decorate with strawberries and limes as desired.

I like to start with sliced strawberries and limes on one side and layer the fruit as pictured. Let your creative juices flow!

Freezing and Storage

Serve immediately without freezing, or wrap pie tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Make sure you wrap it without the decorations on top!

This pie is meant to be decorated after it's frozen. You can refreeze leftover pie (if you're lucky enough to have any).

This is my new favorite strawberry margarita dessert for all kinds of reasons. Be sure to leave a comment below and tell me what you think!