Lime juice and rind give
this velvety pie its mellow tartness; coconut underscores the
filling with chewy sweetness.
Lime Pie
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 fresh lime
4 large eggs, separated
1/8 teaspoon green food coloring
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Melt miniature marshmallows
with lime juice in a medium saucepan over low heat; stir until
smooth.
- Beat egg yolks in a medium
saucepan; add small amount of the marshmallow mixture to egg
yolks; stir until mixed. Add egg mixture to marshmallow mixture;
add green food coloring and grated lime peel. Cook for 5 minutes
over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Beat egg whites in a small
bowl until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar. Fold into lime
mixture and pour into prepared coconut crust. Chill until firm.
- For Coconut Crust: Combine
flaked coconut and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate
and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned.
Makes 8 servings.