Serves 6.

PIE SHELL:

1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. melted butter
1/4 c. finely chopped almonds

Combine ingredients and blend well. Line bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

FILLING:

1 can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
3 egg yolks (save whites)
3/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. lime juice

Place ingredients in bowl and mix on low speed until thoroughly blended. Pour into crust. Chill 4 hours before serving or freeze, then thaw 2 to 3 hours before serving.

MERINGUE:

3 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
6 tbsp. sugar

Beat all ingredients together until stiff peaks form. Spread to touch all sides of pie crust. Bake 5 minutes at 375 degrees.