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	Margarita 01

		Margarita Pie The pretzel crust represents the "salt around the rim." 1 cup fresh lime juice 1 envelope unflavoured gelatin 3 eggs, separated 10 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons tequila 1 teaspoon grated lime peel pinch of salt 3 tablespoons sugar 4 drops of green food coloring 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream pretzel crumb crust 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream, beaten to soft peaks lime slices Place 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over. Combine remaining lime juice, yolks, 10 tablespoons sugar, tequila, lime peel and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring just to simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Pour into medium bowl. Place bowl in a larger bowl of ice water and cool until syrupy, stirring occasionally. Beat whites, 3 tablespoons sugar and food coloring in another medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Whip 1/2 cup cream in a large bowl to soft peaks. Mix 1/4 of lime mixture into whipped cream to lighten. Gently fold in remaining lime mixture. Fold in egg whites. Pour into crust. Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. Spread whipped cream atop pie. Garnish with lime slices and serve. Pretzel Crumb Crust 1 cup pretzel crumbs 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Press into a 10 inch pie pan. Refrigerate until firm.