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02-27-2008, 11:18 AM
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Easy Irish Lime Tart
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1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c sugar
6 Tbs butter,melted
(or simplify and buy a graham cracker crust  )
FILLING:
1 c sugar
4 Tbs cornstarch
1 c whipping cream
1/3 c lime juice
1/4 c butter,cubed
1 Tbs grated lime peel
1 c sour cream
TOPPING:
1/2 c whipping cream
2 Tbs powdered sugar
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
(again ya can cheat and use the thick cool whip  )
Mix crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate.
Bake at 350 12-15 min,til lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In saucepan,mix sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in cream and lime juice til smooth. Add butter. Cook and stir over med heat,slowly bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat,stir in lime peel. Cool to room temp,fold in sour cream. Pour into crust.
In a small mixing bowl, beat cream, powdered sugar and vanilla til stiff peaks form. Spread over filling. Chill for 4 hours or til ready to serve. 
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