Pastry chef Martin Howard, famously known as Chocolatina, shares a tasty key lime meringue recipe in celebration of National Pie Day. Crust: • 1 c. Graham cracker or Rice Krispy crumbs • ¼ c. Sugar • 4 TBSP Butter, melted Mix together all ingredients and press into greased 9” pie pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Filling: • 4 Egg yolks • 1 can (14oz) Sweetened condensed milk • 2 tsp Lime zest • 2/3 c. Fresh lime juice • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Whip together yolks, condensed milk and lime zest. Whip in juice and vanilla. Pour into prepared pie shell. Bake at 350 until set, about 20 minutes. Cool. Meringue: • 4 Egg whites • ¾ c Sugar • ½ tsp Vanilla extract Put whites and sugar in a bowl and whisk together. Place on a waterbath and heat until hot and sugar is dissolved. Whip with electric mixer until stiff. Add vanilla and whip until incorporated. Spread or pipe onto pie. Place in a 450 oven until brown or brown it with blow torch. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.