Pier House Key Lime Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   With an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks on high speed until thick and light in color.

3. 3

   Turn off mixer and add the condensed milk, mix on low speed.

4. 4

   Still on low speed, add half the lime juice, cream of tartar and then the remaining lime juice, mix until blended.

5. 5

   Pour into prepared crust and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the center is firm and dry to the touch.

6. 6

   Freeze for at least 3 hours before topping with meringue.

7. 7

   To make meringue, heat the egg whites and sugar in the top of a double boiler, stirring frequently, to 110 degrees.

8. 8

   Beat on high speed until stiff peaks are formed.

9. 9

   Top the frozen pie and return it to the freezer until ready to serve.