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Authentic Key Lime Pie

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 5 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup Key Lime juice (fresh is always better if you can find them)
• 1 baked pastry shell OR graham cracker crumb crust (Graham is the best)

Instructions:
Combine condensed milk, egg yolks and lime juice together until well blended. Pour into pie crust: top with meringue.

MERINGUE:

• 4 egg whites
• 6 Tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Beat egg whites gradually adding sugar, cream of tartar and vanilla. When thick and stands in peaks, spread over pie. Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes until meringue is golden brown. Chill pie before serving.

FYI ~ The meringue is not necessary if you don't want it, but it does make the pie if you have the time to prepare it!