Tropical Margarita Freeze (Pie) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Using fresh strawberries, and some yummy mango sherbet, Spring into summer with this wonderful and colorful frozen dessert. Be sure and add the tequila for the adult version. ;) Ingredients:
1 large graham cracker pie crust (9-inch deep dish) |
1 pint mango sherbet, slightly softened (or sorbet) |
2 pints fresh strawberries (reserve 1-4 nice strawberries for decoration) |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1/2 cup margarita mix |
2 tablespoons tequila (optional) |
12 ounces whipped topping |
1 mango, sliced to make 8 strips |
Directions:
1. Spoon sorbet over crust, spread evenly with metal spatula. Freeze for 30 minutes.
2. In a food processor or blender, puree strawberries with sugar and margarita mix (and optional tequila). Pour into a large bowl and fold in whipped topping. Carefully pour into over sherbet.
3. Place mango slices in a star pattern on top of strawberry mixture and gently press to make horizontally even. Place the remaining strawberry in the center. Freeze at least 4 hours until firm.
4. PARFAIT VARIATION: Use graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafers and place them amongst 8 freezer-proof margarita glasses. scoop in some sherbet, then the strawberry topping, Finally, garnish with a mango slice and 1/2 of a fresh strawberry. Freeze for 1 hour or till needed. (NOTE: be sure the glasses are safe for freezing).
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