BUBBA'S KEY LIME PIE

Bubba's Key Lime Pie image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 egg yolks
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
For the crust: Combine ingredients and pat down into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes.
For the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the milk, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon zest; blend in the egg yolks. Pour the filling into the crust.
For the meringue: Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar and zest until the mixture is stiff. Spread the meringue over the filling; spread it to touch the edge of the crust all around. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.