Key Lime Pie

By kelsbe

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/2 C lime juice
• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 t cream of tartar
• 1/3 C sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Beat egg yolks until light & thick.
Blend in lime juice, then milk, stirring until mixture thickens.
If desired, add a few drops green food coloring.
Pour mixture into baked pie shell.
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff.
Gradually beat in sugar, beating until glossy peaks from.
Spread egg whites over surface of pie to edge of crust.
Bake in 350* oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Chill before serving.