Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie
 
 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
 2 tablespoons Sugar
 4 tablespoons Margarine; melted
 FILLING
 1 1/2 cups Sugar
 1/3 cup Cornstarch
 1/4 teaspoon Salt
 4 Eggs
 2/3 cup Key lime juice
 1 teaspoon Grated lime rind
 2 tablespoons Margarine

Instructions:

In a med. bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 4 tablespoon melted margarine. Press into bottom and sides of a greased 9" pie pan. Chill for 15 minutes. Meanwhile in a med. saucepan, stir in remaining sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in eggs and 1 cup of water. Over med-low heat, bring to a boil 1 min., stirring constantly or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in juice, peel and remaining margarine. Pour into prepared pie shell. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Formatted for Mastercook by Carol Floyd-c.floyd@arnprior.com Recipe by: For Women First Magazine-Sept. 8, 1997 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Carol & Bob Floyd <c.floyd@arnprior.com> on Apr 14, 1998