A very easy and light pie..not to mention how addicting it is! A great summer refresher. Please note: this recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. Important: be sure to use only fresh eggs for this recipe.
Ingredients
- egg yolks: 4 piece
- sweetened condensed milk: 1 can (5 ounce can)
- key lime juice: 0.25 cup
- egg whites: 4 piece
- white sugar: 0.25 cup
- cream of tartar: 0.25 tsp
- prepared graham cracker crust: 1 piece (9 inch)
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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In a large bowl, beat yolks until very light and fluffy. Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until double in volume. Blend in lime juice. Place in refrigerator while whipping whites.
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In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add white sugar and cream of tartar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold whites into yolk mixture. Pour into crust and freeze. Serve frozen.
