No-Bake Lime Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• FILLING:
• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 5 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over lime juice and cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in the sugar, eggs and lime peel. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes or until partially set, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into lime mixture. Spoon into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until set. Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

No-Bake Lime Cheesecake published in Country Woman May/June 2006, p39