Easy, 20 mins + 1.5hours, Serves 4
An intense hit of sweet and sharp with a spiced crunchy biscuit base.This recipe is a variation on the well known key lime pie originating from America and named after the small juicy limes found in the Florida Keys. Any juicy limes can be used.
- 20g Butter
- 50g Ginger Nut Biscuits
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 1 Juicy Lime Large zest and juice
- 200g Condensed Milk
- 2 Egg whites
- Pinch cream of Tartar
- 1 Pre Heat Oven to 180C
- Make Base place the biscuits into a strong bag and crush to a fine crumb with a rolling pin
- Make filling whisk the egg yolks together then continue to whisk whilst adding the lime juice and zest followed by the condensed milk
- Pour the mixture over the biscuit bases and set to one side
- To make the topping whisk the egg whites until stiff
- Add the sugar and cream of tartar gradually in small amounts whilst continually whisking. The meringue is ready when all the sugar has all been incorporated and stiff peaks form
- Place the meringue into a piping bag and pipe in swirls on top filling. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Cool and chill for 1 hour before serving