1/2 package (15 oz.) refrigerated piecrusts
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup lime juice
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup rum -- optional
1 jar (26 oz.) mango slices
1 cup whipping cream
2 Tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
Fresh mint sprigs -- for garnish
- Fit piecrust into 9 inch pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of piecrust witha fork.
Bake at 450 for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown; set aside to cool.
- Sprinkle gelatin over lime juice in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until gelatin
dissolves. Remove from heat, and stir in condensed milk and, if desired, rum.
- Process mango slices in a food processor or electric blender until smooth. Stir 2 cups mango into gelatin mixture, reserving remaining mango for another use; pour into prepared piecrust. Chill until set.
- Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Spread over filling. Garnish, if desired. Makes 1 (9-inch) pie.
