Margarita Pie

Name: Margarita Pie
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c. pretzel crumbs; 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar; 1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/2 c. lime juice (preferably Key lime); 4 large eggs, separated; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. grated lime peel; 1/4 c. tequila; 3 Tbsp. Cointreau; green food coloring; 1 c. heavy cream

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. pretzel crumbs
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. lime juice (preferably Key lime)
4 large eggs, separated
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. grated lime peel
1/4 c. tequila
3 Tbsp. Cointreau
green food coloring
1 c. heavy cream

Directions

1

In medium bowl, combine pretzel crumbs and brown sugar.
2

With fork, stir in butter until blended.
3

Press mixture onto bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate; refrigerate.
4

In small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup lime juice; let stand 5 minutes to soften.