Paloma Pie

Ingredients

• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 60 Saltine crackers ((about 1 1/2 sleeves))
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, (melted)
• 1 3/4 cup ruby red grapefruit juice ((from about 1 1/2 large grapefruits))
• 1/4 cup tequila ((optional, water can be substituted))
• 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest ((from about 1/2 a grapefruit))
• drop of pink food coloring (optional)