No-Bake Lime Cheesecake

cookin_nurse's Note:

a yummy citrusy dessert! From taste of home.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 pie

• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2⁄3; cup sugar
• 2⁄3; cup butter , melted

FILLING

• 2 (3 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup lime juice
• ¼ cup cold water
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 5 eggs , lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese , softened
• ½ cup butter , softened
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.