Zing Zang Lime Cream Pie

Don't serve them pudding mix!

Blow your family and friends away with this easy, creamy pie. A better texture than regular key lime, you can substitute any fruit puree or go plain vanilla!




Ingredients & Directions:

Step One: Make crust.

• 1 1/2 C graham cracker crumbs (food processor or smash a ziploc)
• 6 TB melted butter
• 1/3 C sugar

Mix/mash together and smoosh into pie dish. Bake 350F for 10 minutes.

Step Two: Make Filling.

• 1 C sugar
• 1/4 C cornstarch
• 1 1/4 C milk
• 1/2 yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• 1/4 cream cheese
• 2 TB butter
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 4 egg yolks
  
• 1/4 C lime juice (your choice)

1) Mix all ingredients except eggs and lime juice in a saucepan and heat to a gentle boil. 2)Cook & whisk until thick, about 5 minutes. 3)Remove from heat, slowly mix in egg then juice. 4) Pour into pie crust.

Step Three: Make Meringue.

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 6 TB sugar

1) Beat whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. 2) Add in cream of tartar and sugar, beating until stiff. 3) Spread across top of pie then bake at 325F for 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Last Step: Chill at least 3 hours before serving.