Jessie's Heirloom Key Lime Pie

1. 1

   Separate eggs into three bowls - 5 yolks in one bowl, 2 egg whites in another, and 3 egg whites in the third.

2. 2

   This is the most important step in the whole operation.

3. 3

   Cream egg yolks, add 3/4 cup sugar and lime juice and mix thoroughly.

4. 4

   Cook over low heat until thick, add butter and remove from heat.

5. 5

   Let cool slightly.

6. 6

   Meanwhile beat two egg whites until stiff, then fold into cooled lime mixture.

7. 7

   Fill baked 9 inch pie shell.

8. 8

   Beat other whites until stiff.

9. 9

   Beat in 1/4 cup sugar.

10. 10

    Pile meringue on top of lime filling and bake at 325F for 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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