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Frozen Margarita Pie

ServeS 8

Salted Graham CraCker CruSt 10 full sheets graham cracker 3 Tbsp sugar ¼ tsp kosher salt 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted marGarita Pie FillinG 1 cup heavy cream 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk ²⁄₃ cup fresh lime juice (approximately 8 limes) ¼ cup tequila blanco 1 Tbsp Cointreau ¼ tsp kosher salt WhiPPed YoGurt toPPinG 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp sugar zest of 1 lime, finely grated Refreshing and easy to make, this frozen pie features all the flavors of the best Margarita. The graham cracker crust is salted, and the creamy filling is spiked with tequila blanco and orange liqueur. Topped with tangy whipped Greek yogurt and garnished with lime zest, this boozy dessert is perhaps all you need for your next summer soirée.

/ preparation – salted graham cracker crust / Preheat oven to 350°F. Place graham crackers, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; secure lid and process until graham crackers are finely crushed. Add melted butter; continue to process until mixture is combined and resembles wet sand. Transfer crust to a 9-inch round pie dish. Using a measuring cup or the bottom of a drinking glass, press crust into an even layer over the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish. Bake, 8 minutes. Remove from oven and set on a wire rack to cool completely.

/ preparation – margarita pie filling / Add heavy cream to a bowl; using a hand mixer, whip into medium-stiff peaks. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients together. Using a spatula, fold in half of the whipped cream until no streaks remain and then fold in the remaining whipped cream. Pour filling into cooled crust and spread into an even layer. Transfer pie dish to the freezer; freeze, at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

/ preparation – whipped yogurt topping / Make topping when you’re ready to serve the frozen pie. Add heavy cream, Greek yogurt and sugar to a bowl; using a hand mixer, whip into stiff peaks. Remove frozen pie from freezer and top with whipped yogurt. Using the back of a spoon, gently swirl the topping for an elegant effect. Sprinkle lime zest over top. Cut and serve immediately.

SToRy, ReCipe and phoToGRaphy by TeReSa Floyd, Food wRiTeR and ReCipe developeR, now-FoRaGeR.CoM

pair with: German Kölsch

PAIR IT!

It’s as if the Salted Lime Kölsch from 4204 Main Street Brewing Co. in Belleville, Illinois, was made to pair with this pie. The salted crust and the salted ale obviously share key flavor components, and the orange liqueur in the filling rounds out the citrusy nature of the beer’s yeast and hops. Finally, the beer’s crisp finish lightens the filling’s rich topping. –JC Sandt mainstreetbrewingco.com