Key Lime Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Beat the egg yolks; stir in the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and a few drops of green food coloring.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, stiffly beat 1 egg white; fold into the milk mixture.
3. 3
   Turn into baked and cooled 8 or 9-inch pastry shell.
4. 4
   Beat 3 egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy; gradually beat in the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until meringue is stiff, but not dry. Spread on top of pie, sealing carefully to edge of shell.
5. 5
   Bake in 350° oven for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden.
6. 6
   Cool. Chill before serving.