Key Lime Pie
Servings: servings
Serving Size: 8
Nutrition: See Below
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ingredients
4 large eggs, separated
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 or 3 drops green food coloring (I don't use)
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
You can use a regular unbaked pie crust; however, a homemade graham cracker crust, pre-baked sets it off. I used graham crackers, sugar, butter and a hint of cinnamon, following instructions for making such a crust.
Instructions
HEAT oven to 350°F. Beat egg yolks in medium bow l on low speed of electric mixer. Gradually beat in sw eetened condensed
milk and lime juice until smooth. Blend in cream, lime peel and food coloring, if desired. Pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake 25
minutes. Remove from oven.
BEAT egg w hites and cream of tartar in medium bow l on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar on medium
speed. Beat 4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and stiff glossy peaks form. Spread over hot pie, carefully sealing to edge of
crust to prevent meringue from shrinking.
BAKE an additional 15 minutes or until meringue is lightly brow ned. Cool 1 hour on w ire rack. Chill at least 3 hours before
serving.