->Key Lime 21 <-

Servings: 6

1 tb unflavoured gelatin

1 c sugar

1/4 ts salt

4 eggs,separated

1/2 c key Lime juice, strained

1/4 c water

1 ts grated Key lime peel

1 c heavy cream, whipped

1 baked graham cracker crust

Mix the gelatin, half of the sugar and the salt in a saucepan. In

another pan, beat the egg yolks well. Add the lime juice and water

to the egg yolk mixture. Stir the egg yolk mixture into the gelatin

mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until the

mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in grated peel.

Chill, stirring occasionally, until the mixture mounds slightly

when dropped from a spoon.

Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the

remaining sugar, beating until stiff. Fold into the chilled gelatin

mixture. Fold in whipped cream (reserve some for topping, if desired).

Pour into the baked crust. Chill until firm.