Lime Delicious Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lime Delicious Cheesecake

Recipe By : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 cups zwieback toast crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup margarine -- melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup lime juice
3 eggs -- separated
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 packages (8 oz.) Light Neufchatel cheese -- soft
Few drops green food coloring -- optional
2 cups frozen whipped topping -- thawed

Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pa
n. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool.

Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Add juice, egg y
olks, 1/4 cup sugar and peel; cook stirring constantly, over medium heat 5 minu
tes. Cool. Gradually add gelatin mixture to neufchatel cheese, mixing at medi
um speed on electric mixer until well blended. Stir in food coloring.

Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stif
f peaks form. Fold egg whites and whipped topping into neufchatel cheese mixtu
re; pour over crust. Chill until firm. Garnish with additional lime peel, if
desired. 10-12 servings.

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