For many years, our friends Winston & Sherri visited us and cooked up fabulous treats. This was one of them. I remember juicing many little limes which took a while but it was delicious!
Combine ingredients and press into bottom and sides of pie plate. Bake at 375º for 8-10 minutes.
Filling
2
Beat egg yolks at high speed for 5 minutes. Add condensed milk and beat for 1 minute. Add cream of tartar, then lime juice and beat until smooth.
3
Spoon into crust. Bake for 15 minutes until set, then cool to room temperature.
Meringue Topping
4
Heat egg whites in double boiler with the sugar, stirring frequently. Beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling, seating to crust. Bake at 500º for 3-5 minutes.
(or can use lemon pie meringue - 2 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tsp baking soda, no cooking beforehand).
Combine ingredients and press into bottom and sides of pie plate. Bake at 375º for 8-10 minutes.
Filling
2
Beat egg yolks at high speed for 5 minutes. Add condensed milk and beat for 1 minute. Add cream of tartar, then lime juice and beat until smooth.
3
Spoon into crust. Bake for 15 minutes until set, then cool to room temperature.
Meringue Topping
4
Heat egg whites in double boiler with the sugar, stirring frequently. Beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling, seating to crust. Bake at 500º for 3-5 minutes.
(or can use lemon pie meringue - 2 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tsp baking soda, no cooking beforehand).
