Ingredients: 1 baked 9-inch pie shell 3/4 c sugar 3 T cornstarch (level measure) freshly grated peel of 2 lg. limes 1/3 c fresh lime juice 1 c half and half 1/4 c (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 c sour cream 1 c whipping cream 1-2 T confectioner`s sugar Directions:1. Combine 3/4 cup sugar with cornstarch and lime peel in medium saucepan and 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 shell. 2. Combine whipping cream and 1-2 T. sugar in medium bowl, and whip to soft peaks. Spread on top of pie and serve. |