Key Lime Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 eggs, separated
1/2 c. lime juice
4 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 c. sugar

Preparation

Beat egg yolks until light and thick.
Blend in lime juice then milk, stirring until mixture thickens.
If desired add a few drops green food coloring.
Pour mixture into baked pie shell or graham cracker crust.
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually beat in sugar beating until glassy peaks form.
Spread egg whites over surface of pie to edge of crust.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Chill before serving.