Ingredients
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup almond paste1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons brown sugarFILLING:2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Key lime juiceMERINGUE:2 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, almond paste, butter and sugar; press onto the bottom and up the sides of eight ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Place on baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
In large bowl, whisk milk and lime juice. Pour into crusts. In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add marshmallow creme, a tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filling. Return to baking sheets.
Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
