1 1/4 cups finely crushed pretzels
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp margarine or butter, melted
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lime juice from concentrate
1/4 cup tequila
2 tbsp triple sec or other orange-flavored liqueur
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed & well drained
Red food coloring, optional
1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped

Margarita Parfait Pie

1. Combine crushed pretzels, sugar and margarine; press firmly on bottom up side to rim of lightly buttered 9-inch pie plate to form crust.
2. In large bowl, combine condensed milk, lime juice, tequila and liqueur; mix well. Divide mixture in half.
3. Add strawberries and food coloring if desired to one half of mixture. Fold half the whipped cream into each mixture.
4. Spoon mixtures alternately into prepared crust. With table knife or metal spatula, gently swirl through mixtures to marble.
5. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired. Freeze ungarnished leftovers.
   Makes one 9-inch pie
   Preparation time: 15 minutes