Key lime pie

Key lime pie

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 6 Tbsp
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• brown sugar - 1 Tbsp
• water - 1/3 c
• egg yolks - 2 item
• egg whites - 4 item
• lime juice - 1/4 c
• grated lime peel - 1 Tbsp
• margarine, melted - 3 Tbsp
• graham crumbs
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375°

How to make key lime pie:

Mix all in a 9-inch pie plate. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375°.Filling:1 envelope unflavored gelatin1/8 tsp. salt1/3 c. water1/4 c. lime juice6 Tbsp. sugar2 egg yolks1 Tbsp. grated lime peel4 egg whites Mix gelatin and 4 tablespoons sugar. Beat egg yolks and water, lime peel and juice; stir into gelatin. Mix; cook over low heat and stir constantly until thick and frothy, 5 minutes. Then cool in large bowl. Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Add 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until stiff. Fold into cooled lime mixture until all mixed. Spoon into shell. Chill 2 to 3 hours.

Contains 158 calories, 4 grams protein, 7 grams fat, 21 grams carbohydrates, 97 milligrams sodium, 86 milligrams cholesterol and 0 fiber.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.