Key Lime Pie

1. 1

   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 mixture comes to a boil.

2. 2

   Remove from the heat; stir in the grated peel.

3. 3

   Add the food coloring sparingly to give a pale green color.

4. 4

   Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from 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 the whipped cream.

5. 5

   Pile into the pastry shell.

6. 6

   Chill until firm.

7. 7

   Spread with additional whipped cream and edge with grated lime.

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