Key Lime Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F
2. 2
   To prepare the crumb crust, combine crumbs, granulated sugar and butter.
3. 3
   Press evenly on bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
4. 4
   Bake 8 minutes or until edge is golden brown.
5. 5
   Cool on a wire rack.
6. 6
   Reduce oven temperature to 325F To prepare the filling, combine egg yolks, milk, lime rind and juice, and whisk until blended.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites until foamy.
8. 8
   Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff.
9. 9
   (The tips flop over when the beater is lifted.)
10. 10
    Do not overbeat.
11. 11
    Stir about a third of the whites into milk mixture.
12. 12
    Fold in remaining whites.
13. 13
    Turn into crust and bake 15 minutes.
14. 14
    Chill 4 hours or until cold.
15. 15
    Whip cream until thickened.
16. 16
    Add confectioners sugar and whip until stiff.
17. 17
    Spread over top of pie.