4 eggs, separated
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
Sugar
1/4 c. lime juice
2 tsp. grated lime rind
1 c. heavy cream, whipped
Green food coloring
Toasted slivered almonds (opt.)

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, vanilla and salt, until soft peaks. Gradually add 1 1/3 cup sugar, until very stiff. Lightly grease 9" glass pie plate. Spread meringue in plate, covering bottom and building up around sides. Bake, very slow, 275 degrees, for 1 1/2 hours. Turn off heat and let stand another hour. Cool.

FILLING: Mix egg yolks well with 1/4 cup sugar in top of double boiler. Add lime juice and rind and beat well. Cook over simmering water until thickened, stirring constantly. Chill. Fold in whipped cream and tint with a few drops of the green food coloring. Pile in center of shell and sprinkle with almonds (optional). Chill several hours or overnight.