Cheesecake ( lime delicious )

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupZwieback Toast Crumbs
2tablespoonsSugar
cupMargarine, Melted
1Env. Unflavored Gelatin
¼cupCold Water
¼cupLime Juice
3Large Eggs, Separated
½cupSugar
teaspoonGrated Lime Peel
16ouncesLight Neufchatel Cheese,Soft
2cupsThawed Whipped Topping

Directions

Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring- form pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Cool.

Soften gelatin in water, stir over low heat until dissolved. Add juice, egg yolks, ¼ c sugar and peel; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 5 minutes. Cool. Gradually add gelatin mixture to the softened Light Neufchatel cheese, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer, until well blended. Stir in a few drops of green food coloring, if desired. Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form Fold egg whites and whipped topping into neufchatel cheese mixture, pour over crust.

Chill until firm. Garnish with additional lime peel, if desired.