CRUST:

1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped blanched almonds
1/4 c. sugar

FILLING:

3 eggs, separated
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. grated lime peel
2-3 drops green food coloring
1/3 c. fresh lime juice (2 limes)
Whipped cream

Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add flour, nuts and sugar. Cook or medium high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Reserve 1/4 cup of mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into a 9" pie pan. Cool completely.

In large bowl, beat egg whites until peak forms; set aside. In small bowl beat egg yolks. Gradually add milk, lime peel and green food coloring. Add lime juice gradually, beating after each addition. Fold mixture into beaten egg whites. Pour into crust, top with reserved crumbs. Freeze about 3 hours or until firm. Allow to stand at room temperature a few minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped cream.