Irish Key Lime Meringue Pie

Description
The combination of a bit of Irish whiskey and tangy lime flavor in this meringue pie make it the perfect dessert for St. Patrick's Day.



Ingredients

 * 1 9-inch pie crust, baked
 * 3 eggs, separated
 * 1 can sweetened condensed milk
 * 1/2 cup key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
 * 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey (optional)
 * few drops green food coloring (optional)
 * 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
 * 1/3 cup Sugar

Directions

 * 1) Bake pie crust and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
 * 2) Beat egg yolks.
 * 3) Add and stir in sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, Irish whiskey (optional) and a few drops of food coloring (optional).
 * 4) Mix and pour into baked pie crust.
 * 5) In a mixer bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar.
 * 6) Beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in Sugar.
 * 7) Beat until stiff. Spread mixture on top of pie, sealing edge of pie crust.
 * 8) Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve chilled. Makes 8 servings.