Lime Pie

Lime juice and zest give this velvety pie its mellow tartness; the coconut crust underscores the filling with chewy sweetness.

Recipe Ingredients:

Coconut Crust:
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Filling:
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 fresh lime
4 large eggs, separated
1/8 teaspoon green food coloring
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. For Coconut Crust: Combine flaked coconut and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned.
3. For Filling: Melt miniature marshmallows with lime juice in a medium saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth.
4. Beat egg yolks in a medium saucepan; add small amount of the marshmallow mixture to egg yolks; stir until mixed. Add egg mixture to marshmallow mixture; add green food coloring and grated lime peel. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
5. Beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar. Fold into lime mixture and pour into prepared coconut crust. Chill until firm.

Makes 8 servings.