Key Lime Chiffon Pie

Key Lime Chiffon Pie

Serves 6

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon plain gelatin
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup Key lime juice, strained
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon grated Key lime peel
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 baked graham cracker crust

Directions:
1. Mix the gelatin, half the sugar and the salt in a saucepan.
2. Beat the yolks well in another pan, then add the lime juice and water. Stir into the gelatin mixture.
3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in the peel.
4. Chill, stirring occasionally, until it mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
5. Beat the whites to soft peaks, then gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff. Fold into the gelatin mixture.
6. Fold in the whipped cream, reserving some for topping if you like.
7. Pour into the crust and chill until firm.