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Frozen Margarita Pie Recipe

If you love a cool and creamy pie and a good margarita, you’ll love this quick and easy Frozen Margarita Pie with a pretzel crust that adds a bit of salt.

This delicious recipe was updated on 4/19/16 to improve reader experience.

Boozy Frozen Margarita Pie is the perfect combination of a sweet cool and creamy pie with a slightly salty pretzel crust. It’s like your favorite frozen margarita in a pie.

Frozen Margarita Pie Recipe

I came across this recipe for Magic Margarita Pie in my Mother-In-Law’s recipe box.

I knew it had to come from a friend or publication because this isn’t something she would have developed, but after searching didn’t find this version.

This Margarita Pie has more booze in it than the ones that I was able to find. Maybe that’s why it’s called Magic Margarita Pie!

Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo? It’s one of our favorite celebrations, which is funny because it’s a Mexican holiday, not an American holiday, but you know how we are when there is an opportunity to celebrate right?

I think it’s one of my favorites because I love Mexican food and beverages.

Table view of a slice of margarita pie. A fork has sliced off the front of the slice and lies beside it on a white plate.

Regardless, I think this margarita pie recipe is perfect for our Americanized Cinco de Mayo or summertime or well, any time!

You don’t need a celebration to make this pie. It’s perfectly luscious for any time, especially in those warm days where a frozen dessert is so refreshing.

I just love the flavors of the salty-sweet pretzel crust in contrast to the creamy boozy filling. You don’t need a celebration to serve this pie because a slice is like a party all by itself. It’s a party on a pie plate!

Need to make it quick? No-Bake is the way to go!

I just love the contrast of the pretzel crust that this frozen dessert pie sits in. However, there wouldn’t be any reason not to just buy an already made graham cracker crust or to pop a purchased pastry crust into the oven. Just make sure that it’s completely cooled before filling it.



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Top down photo of a slice of frozen margarita pie in a pretzel crust. This light green pie sits on a white plate with the title "Margarita Pie Recipe" in the upper right corner.

This Magic Margarita Pie really does taste like margaritas, and if you like margaritas, you’re going to love this pie!

It is smooth and creamy, and the pretzel crust with that little bit of salt is the perfect combination.

Grocery List for Magic Margarita
Frozen Pie Recipe

  • Frozen limeade concentrate
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Tequila (blanco)
  • Tripple Sec (orange liquor)
  • Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Green Food Color
3/4 photo of an uncut Magic Margarita Pie with green tinted whipped topping filling sitting in a crunchy pretzel crust

If you like this recipe, here are a few more you may enjoy!

Here are a few things you may need:

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  • 9-inch Deep Dish Pie Plate – I use this pie plate all of the time. Food always looks great in a white pan.
  • Silicone Spatulas – this pretty set has a flat side and a curved side to take on your toughest job. I love that they are all one piece and can withstand 500°F! Throw out those old chipped ones and treat yourself!

I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe as much as we do. Drop me a comment below, and don’t forget to give it a star rating. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Your comments and ratings help others decide if this recipe is for them too.

Top view of a slice of Magic Margarita Pie which has a creamy green-tinted frozen filling over a graham cracker crust.

Magic Margarita Pie

Author: Hostess At Heart
If you love a cool and creamy pie and a sweet tasty margarita, you're going to love this quick and easy Frozen Margarita Pie with a pretzel crust that adds just little bit of salt.
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Mexican, Pie
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword: Margarita Pie
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups finely crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Filling

  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk not evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup limeade from concentrate
  • 3 tbsp tequila I used blanco
  • 3 tbsp triple-Sec or other orange flavored liquor
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped
  • Green Food Coloring

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate and press pretzel mixture into the bottom and up the sides. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely before filling.

Filling

  • Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream until peaks form. Set aside.
  • Combine sweetened condensed milk, limeade, tequila, triple-sec and food coloring. Whisk to combine. Fold in whipped cream. Fill pretzel crust.
  • Freeze until set, approximately 4 hours.

Notes

Prep time includes nonactive freezing time.
Crust was adapted from SouthernLiving.com

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 482mgPotassium: 247mgSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1.2mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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4.50 from 4 votes (4 ratings without comment)
Recipe Rating




Cate

Wednesday 22nd of March 2023

This is absolutely the best desert ever !!! Hands down !! You will love it !!

Julie Menghini

Thursday 23rd of March 2023

Thank you so much, Cate!

Alexis Verbic

Sunday 26th of February 2023

I am ready to make the pie. Can I just leave it in the freezer until I am ready to serve it? It might be in there 24 hours. Does that sound ok? Thanks so much!!!!

Julie Menghini

Monday 27th of February 2023

You absolutely can, Alexis! Thank you for your question. I hope you'll let me know what you think of it.

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Jeanne

Wednesday 14th of August 2019

I am making mine in a sheet cake pan for a large crowd. Should I spray the pan before I put the pretzel crust in? Also, I read in a similar recipe that hers was to runny. What would be the cause of this and how to avoid it.

Jeanne

Julie Menghini

Thursday 15th of August 2019

Hi Jeanne! I would definitely spray the bottom of your pan. As long as you use this recipe it shouldn't be runny. Just allow plenty of time for it to set up. I'm not sure what recipe you're looking at but I can only think that they're using too much liquid (booze). Let me know how it goes! Thanks for stopping by! Jule

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