Lime Delicious Cheesecake

Lime Delicious Cheesecake
Categories: Cake/cookie, Dessert
Video Games Kitchen And Dining Movies Gifts Yield: 10 servings

1 1/4 c Zwieback Toast Crumbs 3 ea Large Eggs, Separated
2 T Sugar 1/2 c Sugar
1/3 c Margarine, Melted 1 1/2 t Grated Lime Peel
1 ea Env. Unflavored Gelatin 16 oz Light Neufchatel Cheese,Soft
1/4 c Cold Water 2 c Thawed Whipped Topping
1/4 c Lime Juice

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, 1/4 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.