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.



Serves 10