Lime Meringue Pie Recipe

Serves 8

Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 graham cracker crust, 9-inch
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar, divided

    • Instructions:

    1. Beat egg yolks at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored.
    2. Add sweetened condensed milk and juice, stirring well.
    3. Spoon filling into graham cracker crust.
    4. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed of an electric mixer 1 minute.
    5. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes).
    6. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry.
    7. Bake at 350 degrees 9-inch pie.