Ingredients
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
4 Tbsp reduced-fat margarine
3 eggs, separated
1 12-oz can evaporated fat-free (skim) milk
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh key lime juice
3 drops green food coloring
1/4 cup sugar
Directions
- Preheat
the oven to 350 ° F. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and margarine in
a medium bowl and cut to mix. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for
7 - 10 minutes or until browned.
- Combine egg yolks, milk, cornstarch, and 1/3
cup sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, bringing the mixture to
a boil. Remove from the heat and add the lime juice and the food
coloring. Pour the mixture into the crust.
- Beat the egg whites with a mixer until peaks form. Add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff.
- Spoon the meringue over the filling and bake until the edges are lightly brown, about 2 - 3 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
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