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. Makes 8 servings.



Ingredients

 * 1 x 9-inch pie crust, baked (use smaller pie pan or larger crust / bake shell 25 min. 350)
 * 3 eggs, separated (Make sure you beat the eggs before adding the remainder of the ingredients)
 * 1 can sweetened condensed milk
 * ½ cup key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
 * 1-2 tablespoons Irish whiskey (optional)
 * few drops green food coloring (optional)
 * ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
 * ⅓ cup sugar
 * 4-5 egg whites for higher meringue

Directions

 * 1) Bake pie crust and set aside to cool.
 * 2) Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
 * 3) Beat egg yolks.
 * 4) Add and stir in sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, Irish whiskey (optional) and a few drops of food coloring (optional).
 * 5) Mix and pour into baked pie crust.
 * 6) In a mixer bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar. Beat until soft peaks form.
 * 7) Gradually beat in sugar. Beat until stiff.
 * 8) Spread mixture on top of pie, sealing edge of pie crust.
 * 9) Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
 * 10) Serve chilled.