Key Lime Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   In a medium size bowl with an electric mixer, beat yolks and condensed milk at medium speed until pale and frothy.
3. 3
   Continue beating while slowly adding the lime juice in a thin stream.
4. 4
   Pour mixture into prepared pie shell.
5. 5
   In a clean, dry bowl, whip egg whites at low speed until frothy; increase speed to high and add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating after each addition.
6. 6
   When meringue is stiff, white and glossy, spread it over the pie filling, making sure edge of crust is covered.
7. 7
   Bake 2 or 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. 8
   Chill in refrigerator about 6 hours.
9. 9
   Makes 8 servings.