*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Key Lime Pie

Recipe By     : Philadelphia Inquirer
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies                             Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tb            Unflavored gelatin
   2      dr            Green food coloring -- up to 3
     1/2  c             Sugar
   4                    Egg whites
     1/4  ts            Salt
     1/2  c             Sugar
   4                    Egg yolks
   1      c             Heavy cream -- whipped
     1/2  c             Lime juice
   1                    Baked pie shell (9")
     1/4  c             Water
   1      ts            Lime peel -- grated

Thoroughly mix the gelatin, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.

Beat together the egg yolks, lime juice, and water; stir into the
gelatin mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just
until the mixtur comes to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in the
grated peel.

Add the food coloring sparingly to give a pale green color. Chill,
stirring occasionally, until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped
from a spoon.

Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add 1/2 cup
sugar, beating to stiff peaks.

Fold the gelatin mixture into the egg whites; fold in the whipped
cream. Pile into the pastry shell. Chill until firm.

Spread with additional whipped cream and edge with grated lime.


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