"A Garden is the best alternative therapy."
~ Germaine Greer
~ Rose Mallow (hardy hibiscus)Hibiscus
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LIME MOUSE PIE
~ Tropical in flavor, this bold tart compliments a hot summer day . Keep it handy (Bon Appetit 1991) as I have for over 18 years
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Crust:
8 whole graham crackers
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
7 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter
Filling:
1/2 cup amber (gold) rum
1 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp. grated lime peel
1 cup chilled whipping cream
Sweetened flaked toasted coconut
- For crust: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Process graham crackers in processor until finely ground. Add coconut and butter and pulse to blend. Press crumb mixture on bottom and 1 3/4 - inches up sides of 8-inch springform pan. Bake until golden brown on edges, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- For filling: Place rum in small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand 10 minutes to soften. Whisk eggs, sugar and lime juice in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and just comes to boil, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin melts. Mix in 2 Tbsp. lime peel. Refrigerate mixture until cold but not set, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Whip chilled cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into lime mixture. Pour filling into crust. Refrigerate until filling is set, about 3 hours. (Can prepare 1 day ahead.)
- Sprinkle pie with toasted coconut and remaining 1 Tbsp. lime peel. Cute into wedges and serve. (8 servings)
"Put a grain of boldness into everything you do."
Comments
The hibiscus is so pretty. Such a pure white and then that red center that surprises you. I am not fond of them generally, but this one is stunning.
What a beautiful name you have! Yes a garden is THE best therapy.
I red/saw your reaction on the wolrld blog, that you would like to visit FRANCE someday, so coem and see my blog, I posted last month abut our travel through FRANCE.
Maybe I VISIT THE usa SOMEDAY TOO..
please visit me:)
Greetings JoAnn-D-Eyes
www.joannwalraven.blogspot.com
Welcome JoAnn and thank you. I DID visit your lovely blog and tasted a bit of France ;) and shall return. Until you visit the USA, enjoy my many photos of this great state of Michigan.
Warm regards
Karen
After reading Beckie's comment, I was scrolling down to see a comment on an earlier post about your camera and happened upon the Queen Anne's Lace photos again. I just love those! They have to be one of my favorites of all your beautiful photos. You should enter them in a photo contest!
Marysol, a girl after my own heart! Citrus rules here ... can't cook without it. Hope you'll love the Zucchini Pie as much as I do (and my hubby who has been known to devour a whole pie himself so make 2 just in case you have a 'gourmand' in your household);)
Thanks Karen ... a lovely compliment coming from your gifted eye.
Dear Anna ... you have a gift not only with words but a keen sense of focasing on the moment. Thank you.
You are a dear Rose, your lovely name suits your soul. Thanks for the encouragement.
And the lime mouse pie sounds heavenly!
Hope you are having a great Tuesday!:)
Hug's
Cat