Gingered Lime Pie

A new twist on an old favorite. The ginger adds a nice, unexpected flavor. This has to chill at least 2 hours before serving so adjust your time accordingly.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• Crust

• 12 -14  ginger snaps
• 1  tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted

• Filling

• 2  limes, juice of
• 2  teaspoons lime zest
• 4  tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 2  cups heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

Directions

1. Crust:
2. In a food processor grind ginger snaps with 2 tablespoons melted butter, and press into the bottom and sides of a 9 inch deep dish pie pan.
3. Put in freezer until ready to use.
4. Filling:
5. Plase the lime juice, lime zest, and all other ingredients in a chilled mixing bowl and beat until stiff.
6. Pour into the crust, chill until firm (at least 2 hours).
7. Serve with a raspberry puree if so inclined.