Key Lime Pie

• 1 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 oz. lime juice
• 2 oz. water
• 1 tsp. grated lime peel
• Few drops green food color, optional
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 8 oz. heavy cream whipped
• 1 baked 9-inch pie shell, cooled

1. Thoroughly mix the gelatin, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Beat together the egg yolks, lime juice, and water; stir into gelatin mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in the grated peel. Add the food coloring sparingly to give a green tint, if desired. Chill, stirring occasionally, until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
2. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks. Fold the gelatin mixture into the egg whites; fold in the whipped cream. Pile into the pastry shell. Chill until firm. Spread with additional whipped cream and edge with grated lime. Garnish with thin half circles of lime.
3. For a more festive presentation use a pastry bag with star tip to pipe the whipped cream; depending on the size the entire pie can be covered with a smaller star, or a wide border with a larger star.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/key-lime-pie-52873831 (may not work)