Lime Margarita Pie Cups

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 425°F. Remove one crust from pouch; unroll on work surface. With 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut 6 rounds from crust; repeat with remaining crust. Reserve leftover scraps for another use. Press circles into 12 ungreased regular-size muffin cups. Prick dough inside each cup on bottom with fork 5 to 6 times.

  
• 2

  Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool in pan 2 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• 3

  In 1-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water, 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, the lemon zest, lime juice and lemon juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat. Heat to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat.
• 4

  In small bowl, beat egg yolk with whisk. Gradually beat about 1/4 cup hot mixture into egg yolk. Gradually stir yolk mixture into hot mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to gently boil. Cook 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and tequila. Let stand 5 minutes.

  
• 5

  Place cooled pie cups on rimmed cookie sheet. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons filling into each pie cup. Refrigerate uncovered at least 2 hours until set.
• 6

  When ready to serve, in chilled medium bowl, beat Topping ingredients with electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon topping into decorating bag fitted with 1/2-inch star piping tip. Squeeze a dollop on top of each pie cup. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon lime zest evenly over pie cups. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.