Preheat oven to 350F. In medium mixing bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in sweetened condensed milk, ReaLime and food coloring if desired. Pour into prepared pastry shell. In small mixer bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Spread on top of pie, sealing carefully to edge of shell. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Chill thoroughly. Refrigerate leftovers.
Tip: For a lighter filling, fold 1 stiffly beaten egg white into filling mixture; proceed as above.
*use only Grade A clean, uncracked eggs.
NOTE: this is a family favorite. I usually use a graham cracker crust, pre-baked. A little freshly-grated lime zest adds color and a bit of extra flavor.
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No. Key Lime Pie is made with the juice of Key Limes, you can find them in some grocery stores. No food coloring, color is a greenish yellow. At least you didn’t put whipped cream or meringue on it. Lived in south Florida from the time I was an infant, left for high school, came back later.
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This is so good
KEY LIME PIE
1 (8- or 9- inch) baked pastry shell
3 eggs*, separated
1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/2 cup ReaLime Lime juice from concentrate
Few drops green food coloring, optional
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar
Preheat oven to 350F. In medium mixing bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in sweetened condensed milk, ReaLime and food coloring if desired. Pour into prepared pastry shell. In small mixer bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Spread on top of pie, sealing carefully to edge of shell. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Chill thoroughly. Refrigerate leftovers.
Tip: For a lighter filling, fold 1 stiffly beaten egg white into filling mixture; proceed as above.
*use only Grade A clean, uncracked eggs.
NOTE: this is a family favorite. I usually use a graham cracker crust, pre-baked. A little freshly-grated lime zest adds color and a bit of extra flavor.
No. Key Lime Pie is made with the juice of Key Limes, you can find them in some grocery stores. No food coloring, color is a greenish yellow. At least you didn’t put whipped cream or meringue on it. Lived in south Florida from the time I was an infant, left for high school, came back later.
Get Key Lime juice. Not lime.