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Misc: Lime Meringue




Source of Recipe


Beaumont


List of Ingredients




6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup lime juice
3 to 4 drops green food coloring
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime peel



Recipe



Beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy.

Changing to high speed, gradually add the 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat until stiff and glossy. Be sure it is well beaten
Grease a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan.

Spread mixture in pan and bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Turn off heat. Leave in closed oven for at least 12 hours.

Beat egg yolks until light and lemon colored.

In a saucepan, mix egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and lime juice. Over medium heat, cook and stir constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes).

Cool to room temperature and add food coloring.

Beat cream in a chilled bowl until stiff. Fold into lime mixture.

Spread over meringue mixture. Refrigerate at least four hours.