Key Lime Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg yolks.
2. 2
   Add 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice and salt.
3. 3
   Cook in double boiler until the mixture coats a spoon.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and add gelatin (which has been soaked in 1/2 cup cold water) and rind.
5. 5
   Mix well, chill; until the mixture begins to thicken. Beat egg whites with remaining sugar until they stand in soft peaks.
6. 6
   Fold into a 9-inch baked pie crust or a crumb crust. Chill.
7. 7
   Spread with real whipped cream just before serving.