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===
#Bake pie crust and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 
#Beat egg yolks. 
#Add and stir in sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, Irish whiskey (optional) and a few drops of food coloring (optional). 
#Mix and pour into baked pie crust. 
#In a mixer bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar. 
#Beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in Sugar. 
#Beat until stiff. Spread mixture on top of pie, sealing edge of pie crust. 
#Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve chilled. Makes 8 servings.
==See also==
Category: Irish Desserts
Category:Desserts Category:Recipes
Category:Irish Recipes
category:Key lime Recipes
category:sweetened condensed milk Recipes
category:cream of tartar Recipes
category:key lime juice Recipes
category:food coloring Recipes
category:lime juice Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:lime Recipes
category:egg Recipes
category:Irish whiskey Recipes
Category:Citrus Desserts
Category:Meringue Pies