Key Lime Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Beat the yolks of 4 eggs and the white of 1 egg until thick. Add condensed milk and beat again.
2. 2
   Add lime juice and beat until thick.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl, beat 3 egg whites until dry and fold in the lime, milk and egg mixture.
4. 4
   Pour into a baked pie crust. Separate 2 eggs.
5. 5
   Beat the whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form.
6. 6
   Spread evenly on top of pie.
7. 7
   Bake in 350° oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until meringue is brown, then garnish with thinly sliced limes.
8. 8
   (Do not overbeat egg whites.
9. 9
   Do not use a food processor; use a mixer instead.)