10.21.2010

Key Lime Pie

Also known as the best dessert ever. Even though it's not very fall-ish, we had to make it one more time before winter set in.


Key Lime Pie

Ingredients:
1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
3 Eggs
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 Cup Key Lime Juice
1/3 Cup Powdered Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Cream of Tartar
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Directions:
1. Separate egg yolks from egg whites. Reserve whites for the meringue.
2. Beat egg yolks, condensed milk, key lime juice, and powdered sugar in a bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer 1 minute or until well blended. Spoon into graham cracker crust.
3. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
4. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating at high speed until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves. Add vanilla, beating just until blended.
5. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden.