KEY LIME PIE

title: key lime pie

AmericanOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 pkg. (3 oz) lime gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 to 2 t. grated lime rind
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 t. aromatic bitters
  • 1 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Few drops green food coloring (optional)
  • 1 baked 9-inch pie shell (cooled)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.

  2. 2

    Add lime rind and juice.

  3. 3

    Beat egg yolk slightly, slowly add gelatin stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Add milk, betters and sour cream, stirring until blended.

  5. 5

    Chill until slightly thickened.

  6. 6

    Beat egg white until soft peaks will form; fold into gelatin mixture.

  7. 7

    Add coloring.

  8. 8

    Pour into pastry shell.

  9. 9

    Chill until firm.

  10. 10

    Garnish with whipped cream or whipped topping and lime slices.

Tags

american