Key Lime Pie

Name: Key Lime Pie
Ingredients: 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 5 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 1/2 c. hot water; 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 5 Tbsp. lime juice; 1 1/3 Tbsp. grated lime rind; green food coloring (optional)

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
1 1/2 c. sugar
5 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. hot water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
5 Tbsp. lime juice
1 1/3 Tbsp. grated lime rind
green food coloring (optional)

Directions

1

Mix sugar, cornstarch and water.
2

Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
3

Boil 1 minute and slowly turn half of mixture into egg yolks.
4

Then beat into hot mixture in saucepan and boil 1 minute longer, stirring constantly.
5

Remove from heat, continue stirring until smooth. Blend in lime juice and grated lime rind and food coloring.
6

Pour into shell, top with meringue.
7

Bake in 400° oven for about 10 minutes, until meringue browns.
8

Cool away from draft.