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Title: Avocado Lime Pie with Meringue
Categories: Pie Dessert
Yield: 8 Servings
| 1 | Avocado; pureed | |
| 1/2 | c | Fresh lime juice |
| 1 1/2 | c | Sugar |
| 1/3 | c | Cornstarch |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1 1/2 | c | Water |
| 4 | Eggs yolks; lightly beaten | |
| 1 | tb | Grated lime peel |
| 1 | 9-inch baked pie shell | |
| MERINGUE | ||
| 4 | Egg whites | |
| 1/4 | ts | Cream of tartar |
| 1/8 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Sugar |
Puree avocado and lime juice. In saucepan blend: sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in water. Stir to boil over medium heat and boil 1/2 minute. Gradually beat half of hot mixture into egg yolks; then return to saucepan. Stir and boil 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in lime peel. Blend in avocado puree. Turn into pie shell. Top with Meringue. Bake in 350^ (moderate) oven 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. MERINGUE: Beat 4 egg whites (at room temperature), 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1/8 teaspoon salt until foamy. Continue beating, gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar, until stiff, but not dry.
Shared by DONNA KAEDING, Prodigy ID# CMXF11A.
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