So This Margarita Walks Into a Bar…

…and makes a really yummy, cool and creamy treat, even without the tequila.

I recently hosted book club and made some delicious Strawberry Margarita Bars to serve as dessert.  Then we started drinking real margaritas and eating chips and salsa and I completely forgot to serve it. The family has enjoyed it for dessert, though!

This is my favorite kind of dessert for summer: No baking, very little prep time, and light in taste and calories.

straw-marg-bars

Strawberry Margarita Bars

1-1/2 cups crushed pretzels
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (14 oz.) fat free sweetened condensed milk
1 cup pureed strawberries
1/2 cup lime juice(I used bottled)
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Free, thawed
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

1. Mix pretzel crumbs, sugar, and butter in 13×9-inch pan; press onto bottom of pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Combine condensed milk, pureed strawberries and lime juice in large bowl. Gently stir in COOL WHIP; pour over crust.
3. Freeze at least 6 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 min. before serving; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Serve topped with sliced strawberries.

How easy it that, I ask you?  Enjoy!

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About Megan

My various hats: mom to three crazy teens and one quirky dog, wife of 27 years to my retired GI Joe, and high school math teacher. After my husband's retirement from the Army, we've settled in the Pacific Northwest. Crafting, cooking, photography, and reading keep me sane (that's a relative term!) and I hope you'll enjoy following along as I navigate the chaos of life!
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4 Responses to So This Margarita Walks Into a Bar…

  1. Stephanie A. says:

    Oh yea….I’m making it. YUM!

  2. Kathy V. says:

    Dang, girl! I can’t keep up with you! I spend time getting the yard in shape so you won’t be ashamed when you get home, and look what you come up with!

    This looks so good, I may have to go buy some berries while I wait for my first harvest! Hey, by the way, what happened to the print receipe thingy? It’s ok, I can alway cut and past. Gotta keep my “Megan’s Cookbook” up-to-date, don’t you know!

    Glad the big guy had a nice Father’s day. Looking foward to seeing it in person next year! (Grin)

    • Megan says:

      I know, I was trying to write too many posts at once and forgot to write my recipe in Word so I could post it with a “print” feature. I’ll try to do better…promise!

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