*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Pierhouse Key Lime Pie

Recipe By     :  Pier House Resort, Key West, Florida
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cyberealm                        Desserts
                Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----FOR THE PIE-----
  14      ounces        Milk [sweetened/condensed]
   4                    Egg yokes
   1      tablespoon    Cream of tartar
   4      ounces        Key lime juice
   1                    9" graham cracker pie crust
                        -----FOR THE TOPPING-----
   2      cups          Key lime juice
     3/4  pound         Sugar (not a typo!)

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Beat the egg yolks until they are a pale yellow.
 Pour in the milk and cream of tartar at the same time and beat on medium speed of 
an electric mixer for 5 minutes. Add the lime juice and mix for 5 more minutes. 
You cannot over mix on this recipe

. Pour mixture into a 9-inch graham cracker pie shell and place on a cookie sheet.
 Bake for 15 minutes or until the pie turns light in color. Refrigerate.

 For the topping Add ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
 Lower heat and simmer until sauce is a golden brown.
 Refrigerate until thick.
Pour over the key lime pie before serving.

 This pie will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.



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