1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel, set aside. ¾ cup sugar ¼ tablespoon cornstarch ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup water 3 egg yolks, beaten 3 tablespoon butter ⅓ cup whipping cream

Tropical Fruit Salsa

2 cup tropical fruits such as kiwifruit, mango, pineapple, strawberries, and/or oranges cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 1 tablespoon rum (if desired) 1 tablespoon orange or lime juice