Sour Cream Lemon Pie (Elsie)

1 cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp lemon peel
1 cup light cream (half & half)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sour cream ( can use lower fat cream)

In saucepan combine sugar,cornstarch,flour,lemon peel,and light cream. Bring slowly to a boil,stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Add butter & cook until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool.
Stir in sour cream and pour filling into a baked pie shell or baked tart shells. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This recipe is best when served the same day.

Topping
1 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp icing sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp almond extract
Whip cream and fold in sugar,sour cream,and almond extract. Spoon over lemon filling. Garnish with lemon slices and or grated lemon peel.