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RECIPES

Limoncello Mousse Pie

Crust:

1 1/2 cups (7 ounces) finely ground lemon cookies

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

1 1/4 cups milk

1/4 cup limoncello liqueur

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1/2 cup sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

2 egg yolks

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon butter

2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin

1 tablespoon cold water

1 cup heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the crust: Preheat oven to 350° and place a rack in the middle of the oven. Place cookie crumbs in a medium bowl and add melted butter. Stir until all the crumbs are evenly moistened. Pour into a 9-inch round pie pan. Use the heel of your hand, a tart tamper or the bottom of a drinking glass to press the crumbs from the center outward into an even layer across the bottom of the pan. Use your thumbs to press the crumbs up the side of the pan and level them at the rim.

Source: Toledo Blade

by PK

Hi, I’m Patti… The condensed version: My heart is in helping people, especially military families and those who live in the poor areas of Guatemala…
Most important things in life – in this order: God, family, others.

Words that describe me: Strong-willed (sometimes a little hard headed), caring, passionate.

Favorites: Hubby, kids, turquoise (the color), the ocean, stars, nature, photography, a good coffee house, music, Bath and Body Works, the people in Guatemala – they have so little yet find so much to smile about.

I’m one of the contributors in the book, Faith Deployed… Again. Founder of Christian Military Wives and Voice of Warriors.

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