Here is a recipe for a beautiful and delicious lime pie for Spring!
Lime and Sour Cream Pie
3/4 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
2-1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lime peel
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 baked 9-inch pie shell
Topping:
1 cup whipping cream
2 Tablespoons sugar
Garnish: Slices of fresh lime
1. Combine 3/4 cup sugar with cornstarch and lime peel in medium saucepan; mix well. Add lime juice and stir until smooth. Blend in half-and-half and butter. Place over medium heat and stir until mixture thickens and starts to boil, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, stirring occasionally. Fold in sour cream. Turn mixture into baked pie shell.
2. For topping, combine whipping cream and 2 Tablespoons sugar in medium bowl and whip to soft peaks; spread atop pie. Chill until serving time. Cut into wedges and garnish each with slices of fresh lime. Serves 6-8.
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