Posh Key Lime Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2.
2. 2
   Place the biscuits in a food processor and process until crushed, or put the biscuits into a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
3. 3
   Melt the butter in a small pan and add the crushed biscuits and sugar and mix thoroughly.
4. 4
   Place in a 20-23cm/8-9in pie or flan dish, pressing down well over the base and up the sides to form a case.
5. 5
   Put in the fridge to chill.
6. 6
   FOR THE FILLING place the egg yolks and condensed milk in a bowl and mix together.
7. 7
   Then stir in the lime rind and juice until the mixture thickens.
8. 8
   Turn into the biscuit case and smooth the top.
9. 9
   FOR THE MERINGUE whisk the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric whisk until they form stiff peaks.
10. 10
    Add the sugar a tsp at a time, whisking well and at top speed between each addition until all the sugar is used.
11. 11
    Spoon or pipe on top of the filling.
12. 12
    Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the meringue is golden and crisp on the outside.
13. 13
    Serve warm or cold as preferred!