 |
Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
|
Ingredients:
4 eggs, separated |
1 cup sugar, divided |
1/3 cup lime juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 envelope unflavored gelatin |
1/4 cup cold water |
1 tablespoon grated lime rind |
3 drops green food coloring |
36 baked (2 3/4-inch) tart shells |
fresh mint sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Beat egg yolks in top of a double boiler. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice, and salt, mixing well. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
2. Dissolve gelatin in cold water; add to yolk mixture, stirring until well blended. Stir in lime rind and food coloring. Cool.
3. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into lime mixture. Spoon 3 tablespoons filling into each tart shell. Chill. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
4. Lemon Variation:
5. Substitute 1/3 cup lemon juice and 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind for lime juice and rind. Substitute 1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring for green food coloring. Garnish with frosted grapes, if desired.
|
|