(14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/2
cup key lime juice
2
to 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
1
(9-inch) unbaked pie crust
1/4
teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3
cup sugar
Prep Time
10 minutes
Bake Time
45 minutes
Cool Time
1 hour
Chill Time
3 hours
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In medium bowl, beat egg yolks; gradually beat in EAGLE BRAND® and lime juice. Stir in food coloring (optional). Pour into pie crust. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350°F.
3. In large bowl beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar on medium speed, 1 tablespoon at a time; beat 4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and stiff glossy peaks form.
4. Immediately spread meringue over hot pie, carefully sealing to edge of crust to prevent meringue from shrinking. Bake 15 minutes. Cool 1 hour. Chill at least 3 hours. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
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