Suzy's Lime Cheesecake -

2 tb Flour

2 tb Unsalted butter -- melted

FILLING: 1 Envelope unflavored gelatin

1/4 c Cold water

3 Egg yolks

3/4 c Water

3/4 c Granulated sugar

16 oz Cream Cheese - softened

1/4 c Lime juice

1 t Grated lime rind

Green food coloring -- few Drops 1 c Heavy cream -- whipped

3 Egg whites

Equiv ) -- stiffly beaten

9-inch springform pan. Bake at

350 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes until lightly

1/4 c. cold water. Set aside. In a saucepan combine egg yolks,

3.4 c. water

3.4 c. sugar. Stir over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and add softened gelatin and stir until dissolved. Beat cream cheese at low speed while gradually adding gelatin/ egg mixture until well blended. Stir in lime juice, grated lime, few drop green coloring. Fold in whipped cream and stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour filling over cooled crust and chill until firm. Remove from springform and garnish with grated lime rind. In summer decorate serving plate with fresh mint leaves if desired. From the recipe files of suzy

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