Gingered Lime Pie

Submitted by Sherrybeth

"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: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• 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.