Lime Pie

Ingredients

 * 1 Tbs. unflavored gelatin
 * 1/8 tsp. salt
 * 1/4 c. cold water
 * 2-3 tsp. grated lime peel
 * 4 eggs, separated
 * 1 c. sugar, divide
 * 1 baked, 9" pie shell
 * 1/3 c. lime juice
 * 1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped
 * Green food coloring

Directions

 * 1) Soften gelatin in cold water. Beat egg yolks, add 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice, and salt.
 * 2) Cook over hot water stirring constantly, until thickened. Add lime peel and gelatin.
 * 3) Stir until gelatin is dissolved and add food coloring to tint a soft pale green. Cool.
 * 4) Beat egg whites until stiff, adding remaining sugar slowly. Fold into lime mixture.
 * 5) Pour into pie shell, chill until firm. Garnish with whipped cream or meringue.