SOUR CREAM LEMON (OR KEY LIME)
PIE
 
1 baked and cooled Pillsbury pie shell, 9 inch

3 tbsp. cornstarch 1 c. milk Pinch of salt 3 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter 1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (save 1 additional tsp. for meringue) 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten

Stir together sugar and cornstarch in heavy saucepan. Then add rest of ingredients. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Cool slightly and add 1 cup sour cream. Pour into pie shell. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

MERINGUE:

3 egg whites, beaten until stiff, not dry
5 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice

Beat egg whites, add sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Add lemon juice last. Spread over filling to cover. Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown. Best served the first day. Refrigerate leftovers.

 

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