Jan in my Kitchen Part II
…Presenting a slice of heaven:)
This pie was SUCH tongue-tingling, lip-smacking, totally tantalizing treat and like wine, tasted better each the day than it did the previous one. This is one of those desserts you should eat and treat like wine – take small bites, swirl it around your tongue and feel the cool lemony, creamy freshness fill your senses. Jan made it look too easy – I suppose there is a reason for the expression, easy as pie 
Almost as “visually” beautiful as her fruit tart, this pie totally captivates your senses as you eat it –
Almost as “visually” beautiful as her fruit tart, this pie totally captivates your senses as you eat it – 
Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 tsp ground ginger
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Mix together all ingredients until moist. Press into 9 inche pie plate, equally distributing it to the bottom and up sides. Bake at 325 degrees for 9 minutes.
Cool before adding filling.
The crust
Filling:
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (6 to 8 limes)
1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp lime zest, plus slices for garnish
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1 cup half and half
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup sour cream
Preparation
Combine lime juice and lime zest. Set aside.
In the top of a double boiler, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt.
Whisk in lime juice.
In a separate saucepan, scald (bring mixture to almost boiling—look for small bubbles at edge of pan) half and half mixture and butter.
In top of double boiler, whisk half and half mixture into lime juice mixture and place over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Cook until mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Remove from heat and let cool at least 30 min.
Cut up cooled lime mixture and place in food processor. Add sour cream and lime zest. Pulse until smooth.
Spoon into cooled pie crust. Spread evenly.
Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
Beat on highest speed of electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Spread on top of filling and garnish with thin slices of lime, split and twisted to form pinwheels.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
This is indeed a lovely dessert..
Reva
It sure does look like a tongue tickling pie Priya. It's too good
this indeed looks like a slice of heaven priya – sounds fun to make too, gotta try this one
Priya, that looks sooo delish! What a lovely pie to have.. esp on a hot day in Perth like today! Wish i have a slice of that.
Oh I love the smooth creamy flavour combined with the tart lime. Dessert heaven!
love your pie..Priya
such adelicious pie……….
What a gorgeous dessert. I really have to try this. My husband adores lime desserts. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
the pie surely looks yummy and delectable!…
Smitha
http://smithasspicyflavors.blogspot.com/
Delicious dessert..enjoyed browsing your space..glad to follow you
Pie looks yummy
lovely dessert priya and the topping is so yum….
Wow! such a lovely droolworthy dessert…
This pie is to die for!
looks awesome and delicious…
Lime Pies look awesomely delicious. Can't take me eyes off it.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
beautiful and delicious. love citrussy desserts
very nice and delicious!!
beautiful cream pie…
The idea of lime and sour cream is so appealing. This has to be another for my "to make" list.
Found ur lovely blog thru the v wonderful Chaya and am loving it!
That pie looks fantastic and so do all the veggie goodies u have !
I would like a slice of heaven please.
wow dear, mouth watering
oh this looks great!
Exotin n so very refreshing..I am sold
US Masala
Your pie looks so beautiful and yum.Bookmarked it as I loved it sooo much.
i happened upon your blog from the linky on sweet as sugar cookies! looks delicious- i would love to try this!
Refreshing and beautiful pie.. that looks deliciously yummy
oh this looks heavenly indeed..thanks for your lovely comment at my blog..glad to follow you..you too have a nice space with great collection of recipes!