Traditional Key Lime Pie


I have been making this pie for many years. Every time that i serve it, people say

Steps


Beat egg yolks.
Stir in sweetened condensed milk , key lime juice and rind.
In a small bowl , stiffly beat 1 egg white.
Fold into pie mixture.
Turn into baked pie shell.
Beat the three reserved egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
Gradually add sugar , beating until stiff but not dry.
Spread meringue on top of pie , sealing carefully to the edge of the pie shell.
Bake 15 minutes at 350 or until meringue is golden brown.
Cool in refrigerator at least 6 hours.

Ingredients


eggs, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime rind, 8 inch pie shell, cream of tartar, sugar