Lime Chiffon Pie

1. 1

   Prepare and bake single pie crust according to recipe directions, using a 9-inch pie plate; cool.

2. 2

   Sprinkle gelatin over the water in a glass measuring cup.

3. 3

   Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lime juice, lime peel and salt in small saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Stir reserved gelatin and add it to the filling mixture, whisking until smooth.

6. 6

   Whisk in food coloring, one drop at a time, until desired color is achieved.

7. 7

   Cover saucepan with plastic wrap and refrigerate filling until partially set.

8. 8

   USING a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, gently stir whipped topping into cooled gelatin mixture.

9. 9

   Transfer filling mixture to baked pie crust, then refrigerate until firm.

10. 10

    Before serving, garnish with lime peel.

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