Lime Chiffon Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare and bake single pie crust according to recipe directions, using a 9-inch pie plate; cool.
2. 2
   Sprinkle gelatin over the water in a glass measuring cup.
3. 3
   Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lime juice, lime peel and salt in small saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stir reserved gelatin and add it to the filling mixture, whisking until smooth.
6. 6
   Whisk in food coloring, one drop at a time, until desired color is achieved.
7. 7
   Cover saucepan with plastic wrap and refrigerate filling until partially set.
8. 8
   USING a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, gently stir whipped topping into cooled gelatin mixture.
9. 9
   Transfer filling mixture to baked pie crust, then refrigerate until firm.
10. 10
    Before serving, garnish with lime peel.