Frozen Strawberry Margarita Pie Recipe—The Dessert Happy Hour Needs

Step 1

Trim and halve 1 pound fresh strawberries (about 3 1/2 cups). Finely grate the zest of 2 of the medium limes.

Step 2

Place 2 cups cold heavy cream in the food processor. Process until thickened, about 45 seconds. Add the strawberries, lime zest, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon blanco tequila, 1 tablespoon Cointreau, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until just combined, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour into a 10-inch prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top. Freeze until solid, at least 4 hours.

Step 3

When ready to serve, place 1 cup cold heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon blanco tequila, and 1 tablespoon Cointreau in the bowl of a stand mixer (or large bowl if using an electric hand mixer or whisking by hand). Beat with the whisk attachment on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4

Spread the whipped cream evenly over the pie, leaving a 1-inch border. Finely grate the zest of 1 medium lime over the whipped cream (save all the zested limes for another use). Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt if desired. Slice and serve.