Key Lime Pie

[rtebalt]

6 eggs, separated
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (key lime juice, if available)
1 baked 9 inch pie crust
1/4 cup sugar

Beat egg yolks & mix with condensed milk. Add lime juice & blend well. Pour into baked pie crust. Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in sugar gradually, 1 Tbs at a time. Spread meringue on pie, spreadding all the way to edges to seal. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until meringue is pale golden, in a 300 degree oven.
Serves 6-8

[mos]

That sounds lovely, this is how I make mine:
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Key Lime Pie

3 egg yolks, room temperature
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
2 tsp lime zest
9-inch graham cracker crust
Optional garnish: whipped heavy cream or whipped topping

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk.
3. Beat with a mixer at high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 min.
4. Gradually beat in lime juice and lime zest.
5. Pour mixture into the crust.
6. Bake in preheated oven for about 15 min to cook the eggs.
7. Cool slightly and then refrigerate.
8. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping if desired.  Serves 8

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