Cuban Guava And Lime Meringue Pie Food

CUBAN KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-10″ pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture holds together. Fill the prepared pan with the crumb mixture and press into the bottom and sides of the pan to form the crust. If necessary, use a measuring cup to level the bottom and sides. Bake 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
• 3. Beat the egg yolks on medium-high until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed and slowly add the condensed milk then the Key lime juice until well incorporated. Mix in lime zest, if using. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
• 4. If using meringue topping - increase oven temp to 375ºF. Mound meringue on top of filling, making sure to go up to the edges. Bake until lightly browned - check after a few minutes. Cool and serve.
• 5. If using whipped cream topping - whip cream with a few drops vanilla extract. Mound on top of chilled pie. Serve.
• 6. NOTE - to speed things up, used a pre-made graham cracker crust.

GUAVA CHIFFON PIE

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 5min. Combine 1/2c sugar,egg yolks,and guava juice in a pot cook on med. heat until thickened. Add gelatin and stir to combine add lemon juice and food coloring and cool completely.
• 2. Beat egg whites with salt until foamy; add 1/4c sugar gradually, beating until stiff and holding peaks. Fold the cooled guava mixture into the meringue. Chill at least 4 hours top with sweetened whipped cream.