Sour Cream Lime Torte

Summary
Prep time	30 min
Cook time	25 min + 4 hours chilling
Source
Yield / serves	8 servings
Rating	(unrated)

Ingredients

Crust

• 1/2 c graham crackers, crushed
• 1/2 c sugar
• 6 T butter

Filling

• 1/4 c butter
• 1 c sugar
• 3 T cornstarch
• 1 c cream
• 1/3 c lime juice
• 1 T lime zest
• 1 c sour cream
• 2 drops green food coloring (optional)

Topping

• 1 c cream
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 1/2 t vanilla
• 3/4 c sour cream
• Lime twists

Preparation

Make the crust: Mix the ingredients for the crust and pat into a 9" pie pan. Freeze 15 minutes, then bake 12-15 minutes at 350. Cool completely.

Make the filling: Melt butter in a saucepan. Mix in the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add cream, lime juice and zest. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool to room temp. Fold in the sour cream and optional food coloring into the cold custard. Pour into the pie shell and let set.

Make the topping: Whip the cream, then add the sugar and vanilla. Fold in the sour cream. Spread topping on pie. Chill 4 hours before serving.

Before serving, garnish each piece with a fresh lime twist.