Frozen Mojito Pie
Cool and refreshing and just a little tartness from the lime compliments the sweetness of the rest of the ingredients.
Servings: 8
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 1 8 oz. container whipped cream
- 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 c. sugar
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp. light rum
- 20 mint leaves, finely chopped
Soften cream cheese at room temperature.
In a large bowl, add cream cheese, whipped cream and sugar.
Using a blender, blend ingredients until very smooth.
Fold in lime zest, lime juice, rum and mint leaves and blend by hand until evenly distributed.
Pour into graham cracker crust, cover and freeze overnight. Let sit for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving, garnish with a bit of lime zest.