Key Lime Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 1/4 c. sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lime pie
1/3 c. lime juice
1 baked pie shell
meringue

Preparation

Separate egg yolks from whites.
Set whites aside for meringue. In bowl, beat yolks until thick and lemon colored.
Stir in condensed milk and lime peel.
Gradually add lime juices, beating at low speed just until combined.
Do not overbeat.
Stir in green food coloring, if desired.
Spoon lime mixture over filling.
Bake in oven at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Cool, cover and chill.