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Make it a fiesta with this margarita pie! A creamy lime filling paired with the perfectly sweetened whipped cream-Crème Chantilly makes for a refreshing dessert.
Prep time
15 minutes
Plan for
Refrigerate 2 1/2 hours or more until set
Yield
One 9-inch pie
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Margarita Pie 
Prep time :
15 minutes
Plan For
Refrigerate 2 1/2 hours or more until set
Yield :
One 9-inch pie
INGREDIENTS
- 1 9-inch Pure Butter Pie Crust
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grated lime zest, no white bitter pith
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or concentrated orange juice
- 1 cup heavy cream (preferred) or whipped topping
- 1 pint strawberries for garnish
Whipped Crème / Crème Chantilly
- 1/2 cup heavy cream-very cold
- 2 teaspoons Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
- Mix cream cheese and sugar on low speed until very well blended. Scrape bowl well.
- Add lime juice, lime zest and liquor or concentrate.
- In a separate bowl whip heavy cream if using until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream or whipped topping into cheese mixture. Do not over-fold. Spread into pie shell and place in refrigerator for at least 2 1/2 hours or until set.
- For whipped cream-Crème Chantilly, use a cold bowl and whip together cream, sugar and vanilla until firm peaks form.
- Decorate pie with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Sprinkle with Imperial Sugar Confectioners Powdered Sugar.
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