Sprinkle powdered gelatin over cold water. Set aside for later.
1 teaspoon Powdered Gelatin, 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
Separate the eggs by placing the yolks in a heat-proof bowl and the whites in a separate bowl.
4 Large Egg Yolks, 4 Large Egg Whites
Add ½ cup granulated sugar, lime juice and lime zest in to the bowl with the egg yolks. Whisk until well combined.
½ Cup Granulated Sugar (measure #1), ½ Cup Lime Juice (freshly squeezed), 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
Set the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. The water should stay at a simmer—not a boil. Whisk the mixture frequently as it heats. The custard will gradually thicken and is ready when it reaches 180°F.
Add set gelatin to the bowl and stir until gelatin melts.
Remove bowl from simmering water and allow custard to cool to room temperature.
Begin whipping egg whites until they are frothy. Slowly pour ¼ cup of granulated sugar into the bowl while continuing to mix. Whip until egg whites reach medium peaks. Note - medium peaks hold their shape but slightly droop at the tip when the whisk is lifted.
¼ Cup Granulated Sugar (measure #2)
Gently fold the egg whites into the lime custard until the mixture is smooth and no visible white streaks remain.
Pour the filling into graham cracker crust. Place in refrigerator until filling is set (approximately 2 - 3 hours).
1 9 inch Graham Cracker Crust
Decorate as desired (e.g. whipped cream, lime slices, etc...)