
Lime and meringue pie
Description
The pastry is easy and quick to prepare. Learn this method and serve it with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. Crumble the cookies into fine crumbs and place them in a small bowl. If using unsweetened crackers, add a couple of tablespoons of sugar.
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Step 2

2. Pour in the melted butter and add the vanilla extract.
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Step 3

3. Place in a heatproof dish and shape into a crust with edges. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
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Step 4

4. Separate the yolks and mix them with the condensed milk.
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Step 5

5. Pour in the milk and whisk until fluffy.
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Step 6

6. Add lime juice.
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Step 7

7. And the zest.
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Step 8

8. Optionally, add food coloring and mix everything until uniform.
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Step 9

9. The filling is ready.
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Step 10

10. Place it on the crust, smooth it out, and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
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Step 11

11. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt and sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Step 12

12. Place on the pie, bake for another 8-10 minutes.