Key Lime Pie

Name: Key Lime Pie
Ingredients: 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk; 6 eggs, separated; 1/2 c. lime juice; 1 deep-dish 9-inch pie crust, baked (or 2 8-inch crusts); 1 Tbsp. cream of tartar; 1 c. sugar

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
6 eggs, separated
1/2 c. lime juice
1 deep-dish 9-inch pie crust, baked (or 2 8-inch crusts)
1 Tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. sugar

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat condensed milk and egg yolks until light and creamy (about 8 minutes).
2

Add lime juice; mix on low speed for a few seconds. Fold mixture a few times with a rubber spatula to be sure juice is thoroughly blended.
3

Pour mixture into baked pie crust.
4

Let stand.
5

With electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar for 5 minutes.
6

Add sugar; beat 5 minutes more.
7

Cover pie with meringue, making sure to seal meringue to edge of crust.
8

Bake in a preheated 350° oven for about 10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.