KEY LIME PIE
title: key lime pie
AmericanOtherEasy30 min
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
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
- 2
Add lime rind and juice.
- 3
Beat egg yolk slightly, slowly add gelatin stirring constantly.
- 4
Add milk, betters and sour cream, stirring until blended.
- 5
Chill until slightly thickened.
- 6
Beat egg white until soft peaks will form; fold into gelatin mixture.
- 7
Add coloring.
- 8
Pour into pastry shell.
- 9
Chill until firm.
- 10
Garnish with whipped cream or whipped topping and lime slices.
Tags
american
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