Margarita Ice Cream Pie Hold the Salt
Get ready to indulge in a zesty, creamy, and utterly refreshing dessert with this Margarita Ice Cream Pie—Hold the Salt! This frozen treat combines the tangy flavors of fresh lime and a hint of orange juice with the smooth sweetness of vanilla ice cream, all nestled within a buttery graham cracker crust. A touch of optional tequila adds a grown-up twist, but it’s just as delightful without it. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with lime slices, this no-salt spin on the classic margarita will be your new go-to summer dessert. With minimal prep and make-ahead convenience, this creamy pie is perfect for entertaining or as a cool and tangy finale to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups Vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 tablespoon Lime zest
- 0.25 cup Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice (preferably fresh)
- 1 tablespoon Tequila (optional)
- 1.5 cups Whipped cream, for topping
- 6 slices Thin lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles damp sand.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press firmly and evenly.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the softened vanilla ice cream, lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, and tequila (if using) until well combined.
Pour the ice cream mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Cover the pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Before serving, remove the pie from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.
Top the frozen pie with whipped cream, spreading it evenly or dolloping it decoratively. Garnish with thin lime slices, if desired.
Slice and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 137 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
