Name: Key Lime Pie* * * * *
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chocolate crust; 1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin; 1 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 4 eggs, separated; 1/2 c. lime juice (preferably Key lime juice); 1/4 c. water; 1 tsp. grated lime peel; green food coloring; 1 c. whipping cream, whipped

Servings: persons

1 chocolate crust
1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs, separated
1/2 c. lime juice (preferably Key lime juice)
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. grated lime peel
green food coloring
1 c. whipping cream, whipped

1
Mix gelatin, 1/2 cup sugar and salt in saucepan.
2
Beat egg yolks, lime juice and water together; stir into gelatin mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
3
Remove from heat; stir in grated peel.
4
Add enough coloring for a pale green color.
5
Chill, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
6
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
7
Add remaining sugar gradually and beat until stiff peaks form.
8
Fold gelatin mixture into egg whites; fold in cream.
9
Spoon into chocolate crust; chill until firm.
10
Spread with additional whipped cream and sprinkle grated lime peel around edge.

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Key Lime Pie* * * * *

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