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Ingredients:
3 eggs, separated |
1 cup sugar, divided |
1/4 cup lime juice |
3 tablespoons hot water |
pinch of salt |
1 baked (9-inch) graham cracker piecrust |
whipped cream (optional) |
lime slices (optional) |
Directions:
1. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored in top of a double boiler. Add 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice, water, and salt; place over boiling water. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Cool.
2. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into lime mixture. Pour mixture into graham cracker piecrust. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Chill at least 1 hour. Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices, if desired.
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