READY IN 20: FROZEN STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI PIE

 

1. Sweetened Condensed Milk 2. Strawberry Daiquiri Frozen Concentrate 3. Cool Whip

I would absolutely eat a slice of this delicious frozen pie in lieu of dinner. If you're looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert, look no further. Definitely play around with different frozen concentrate flavors. We've had great success with frozen strawberry lemonade and are excited to try pina colada, maybe with some strained crushed pineapple mixed in to boot!

Warren is the pie expert in our house. While I make this pie using store bought graham cracker crust, he says if you want to take it to the next level, make a homemade crust out of vanilla wafers (his preferred crust recipe below). He is completely right, of course, but if you're short on time, the store bought does just fine. Get ready to be idolized by the masses.

FROZEN STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI PIE

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can frozen strawberry daiquiri concentrate*
• 1 tub of Cool Whip
• graham cracker or vanilla wafer crust

Mix the first three ingredients together. Pour into the pie crust. Freeze until set. If you're feeling fancy, top with a few swirls of whipped cream and fresh strawberries but there really is no need. This pie does just fine on its own.

VANILLA WAFER CRUST
From the Pie & Pastry Bible**

• 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed
• pinch of salt
• 5 tablespoons of butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350. Crush vanilla wafers by hand or in a blender. Or, if you're super cool like us, your awesome Ninja! Seriously, this is hands down the best kitchen investment we have made. Dump crumbs into a greased pie pan. Pour in butter and mix with your fingers, patting it into the shape of a crust. Bake for five minutes. Cool completely before adding filling.

*We can only find strawberry daiquiri concentrate at Kroger. Hopefully that saves you from our usual wild goose chase in pursuit of this frozen goodness.

**Everything Warren has made from this book is golden. Particularly, apple turnovers. The cream cheese crust is so flaky you will swoon.

Finally, I am curious to hear about your go-to desserts. I am always on the prowl for a good treat.

Got a few minutes? Take a look at some other recipes in the Ready in 20 series, such as Easy Chinese Take Out-Style Roasted Green Beans and Shrimp.