Delicious Recipe a Hit at Cinco de Mayo Party - Get Cookbook Details!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a recipe for Mini Margarita Pies that participants enjoyed at a recent Cinco de Mayo party. Several users share their experiences with the recipe, discuss the success of selling cookbooks at their events, and exchange tips on preparation and tools used in the cooking process.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed excitement about the Mini Margarita Pies being a hit at their party and noted that they received orders for the mini tin and tart shaper.
  • Another participant shared their enjoyment of the Mojito pies and provided a modified recipe, highlighting the addition of fresh mint and lime.
  • Several users mentioned the success of selling cookbooks at their parties, with one participant noting that every attendee purchased a cookbook.
  • One participant commented on the appeal of cookbooks due to their pictures, suggesting this as a selling point.
  • Another participant inquired about the effectiveness of a zester compared to a microplane grater for zesting limes.
  • One user shared their experience of needing to practice the recipe before an upcoming margarita party.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best tools for zesting, with some participants favoring the microplane grater while others are unsure about the zester's effectiveness. There is general enthusiasm about the recipe and its success at parties, but no clear consensus on the best method for zesting.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences related to a specific recipe and its reception at social gatherings, along with discussions about product sales during these events.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on recipe sharing and product sales strategies at their own events may find this discussion beneficial.

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Who ever posted the recipe for these, YOU ROCK!!! They were a huge hit at my Cinco de Mayo party yesterday and even got 2 orders for the mini tin and tart shaper so they could make them too!!!!!:D AND GOD WERE THEY YUMMY!!!!!! It took me about 3 tries to get the tarts to come out right but well worth it!!! AWESOME!!!! I know you all are going to ask me to post the recipe I will I just gotta run right now!!!
Also a big sell at the party was the cookbooks. I made the Tex Mex chicken melts and (all- the best cookbook) handed the cookbook around, every single person there bought a cookbook. I am going to do this from now on at every show!!!!!
 
I did it, I'm the one you can hold responsible for your new found addiction. If it's not yet, it will be! I LOVE them! Thank you Debbie for bringing them to the meeting and sharing this recipe!
I made them Mojito pies yesterday.... very tasty! Omit the pretzels and add finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Top with a tiny slice of lime and sprig of mint!

Ok I won't make you wait any longer... here is the recipe again!
Mini Margarita Pies

1 pkg Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough (Pillsbury or Nestle break and bake 20 count)

1 pkg cream cheese

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1 or 2 limes

8 oz container of cool whip

Pretzels (optional)

Strawberries (Optional for garnish)



Cut each of the dough cookies in half. Roll into a ball and place in Mini Muffin Pan. Press with floured Mini Tart Shaper.
Bake cookies at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown( I have found 8 minutes works best for me). Remove from oven and cool for about 1 minute, then REPRESS (lightly) with floured Mini Tart Shaper. Remove from Pan to Stackable Cooling Rack.
Meanwhile, combined softened cream cheese with powdered sugar in Classic Batter Bowl. Zest lime with Microplane Adjustable Grater. Cut lime in half and press with Citrus Press. (Add both limes if you prefer lots of lime flavor!) Mix with Stainless Steel Whisk. Add in Cool Whip.
Using Star tip of Easy Accent Decorator, pipe filling into cups. If desired, add chopped pretzels to cup before filling (to add a bit of salty flavor), OR stick a pretzel stick into each cup. Garnish with strawberry slice if desired
 
I can't WAIT to see the recipe! THey sound really good. Congrats on having a great party! Woo hoo! Oh, and I have yet to sell a cookbook even though I bring mine to all the shows. Guess I need to physically put them IN their hands - or choose recipes from them. Thx for the idea! ;)
 
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Shana Smith- you ROCK girlfriend...they were awesome. I did put in about 1/4 c lime juice....and 1/4 C real sugar...not only put the lime zest in the mix but used the microplane grater and put some on top as well.

I had several comments that they liked the cookbooks because of the pictures. Good selling point!!!

I cant believe I actually sold the tins and the tart shapers. IT was over an $800 party...so not bad at all and with a great group of gals....FUn Stuff
 
I don't have the microplane grater - what about the zester that came in the kit? Does that do the same thing?
 
I can't seem to find the original recipe... where's the post for it?
 
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THat grater is one of my favorite tools. I'm not sure how the zester works, but I think you get a finer zest with the grater. But the zester would be awesome to make little lime zest curls to put on top of the "pies". We must have different kits, mine came with the grater. I adore it!!!
 
ShanaSmith said:
I did it, I'm the one you can hold responsible for your new found addiction. If it's not yet, it will be! I LOVE them! Thank you Debbie for bringing them to the meeting and sharing this recipe!
I made them Mojito pies yesterday.... very tasty! Omit the pretzels and add finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Top with a tiny slice of lime and sprig of mint!

Ok I won't make you wait any longer... here is the recipe again!
Mini Margarita Pies

1 pkg Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough (Pillsbury or Nestle break and bake 20 count)

1 pkg cream cheese

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1 or 2 limes

8 oz container of cool whip

Pretzels (optional)

Strawberries (Optional for garnish)



Cut each of the dough cookies in half. Roll into a ball and place in Mini Muffin Pan. Press with floured Mini Tart Shaper.
Bake cookies at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown( I have found 8 minutes works best for me). Remove from oven and cool for about 1 minute, then REPRESS (lightly) with floured Mini Tart Shaper. Remove from Pan to Stackable Cooling Rack.
Meanwhile, combined softened cream cheese with powdered sugar in Classic Batter Bowl. Zest lime with Microplane Adjustable Grater. Cut lime in half and press with Citrus Press. (Add both limes if you prefer lots of lime flavor!) Mix with Stainless Steel Whisk. Add in Cool Whip.
Using Star tip of Easy Accent Decorator, pipe filling into cups. If desired, add chopped pretzels to cup before filling (to add a bit of salty flavor), OR stick a pretzel stick into each cup. Garnish with strawberry slice if desired
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right here! :)
 
If you use the zester you will probably want to use a knife to chop the zest up as fine as possible. I did this with the mint for my Mojito pies.
 
kcjodih said:
right here! :)
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*smacks forehead* I just glanced over that and thought that was for the Mojito version. Man, I'm tired.
 
Oh, these sound incredible. I have a margarita party this weekend...these will be perfect....of course I will have to practice them a couple times first.:D

The microplane tool is my absolute favorite tool...worth every penny. I love how it zests!

kris
(going to conference!)
 

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