Key Lime Sour Cream Pie

Key Lime Sour Cream Pie

Ingredients:
1 (3-ounce) package lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 to 2 teaspoons grated lime rind
1/2 cup lime juice
1 egg, separated
1 1/3 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon aromatic bitters
1 cup sour cream
A few drops green food coloring (optional)
1 baked 9-inch pie shell, cooled
Whipped cream or whipped topping and lime slices, for garnish

Directions:
1. Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water. Add the lime rind and juice.
2. Beat the egg yolk slightly and slowly add the gelatin, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in the condensed milk, bitters and sour cream until blended. Chill until slightly thickened.
4. Beat the egg white to soft peaks and fold in. Add coloring if using.
5. Pour into the pie shell and chill until firm.
6. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices.

Tip:
True Key lime pie uses Key lime juice, which can be hard to find outside Florida.