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 ==
# 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 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
# Serve chilled.
Category:Citrus Desserts
Category:Irish Desserts
Category:Irish whiskey Recipes
Category:Key lime juice Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Meringue pie Recipes
Category:St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Category:Sweetened condensed milk Recipes