Posh Key Lime Pie

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   Pre-heat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2.

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   Place the biscuits in a food processor and process until crushed, or put the biscuits into a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

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   Melt the butter in a small pan and add the crushed biscuits and sugar and mix thoroughly.

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   Place in a 20-23cm/8-9in pie or flan dish, pressing down well over the base and up the sides to form a case.

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   Put in the fridge to chill.

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   FOR THE FILLING place the egg yolks and condensed milk in a bowl and mix together.

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   Then stir in the lime rind and juice until the mixture thickens.

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   Turn into the biscuit case and smooth the top.

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   FOR THE MERINGUE whisk the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric whisk until they form stiff peaks.

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    Add the sugar a tsp at a time, whisking well and at top speed between each addition until all the sugar is used.

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    Spoon or pipe on top of the filling.

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    Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the meringue is golden and crisp on the outside.

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    Serve warm or cold as preferred!

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