Key Lime Pie(The Best)

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) pie shell
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. lime juice
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • lime rind, grated (from one lime)
  • few drops of green food coloring
  • lime rind for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix in a saucepan the 1/2 cup sugar, gelatin, lime juice, salt and 1/2 cup water.
  2. 2
    Heat until gelatin melts.
  3. 3
    Beat egg yolks. Add hot mixture a little at a time so that the mixture doesn't curdle.
  4. 4
    Cook over low heat and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and add the rind.
  6. 6
    Chill until cool but not set.

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