Tropical Margarita Freeze (Pie)

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. 1

   Spoon sorbet over crust, spread evenly with metal spatula. Freeze for 30 minutes.

2. 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. 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. 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).