CITRUS SOUR CREAM PIE

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A microwave makes preparing this tangy cream pie super easy. The refreshing bursts of citrus put sunshine into every bite.-Kallee McCreery, Escondido, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large egg yolks, beaten
3/4 cup orange juice
2/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sour cream
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grated orange zest
Optional fruit toppings: mandarin oranges, sliced fresh strawberries and sliced kiwifruit

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, orange juice, milk and lemon juice; stir into sugar mixture until smooth., Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or just until mixture reaches 160°, stirring every minute. Cool to room temperature; press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate until chilled., Fold in sour cream; pour filling into crust. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight., Just before serving, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie. Sprinkle with orange zest; top with fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.