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For the crust:
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Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
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Pulse crackers and sugar in food processor until finely ground.
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Add melted butter in steady stream, while pulsing, until crumbs resemble damp sand.
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Using bottom of dry measuring cup, press crumbs firmly into bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate.
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Bake until fragrant and browned around edges, 12 to 14 minutes.
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Cool completely.
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For the filling:
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Process sugar and zest in food processor until sugar turns bright green, about 30 seconds.
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Add cream cheese and process until combined, about 30 seconds.
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Add condensed milk and pudding mix and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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Scrape down sides of bowl.
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Stir gelatin and 2 tablespoons lime juice in small bowl.
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Heat in microwave for 15 seconds.
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Stir until dissolved.
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With machine running, pour gelatin mixture, remaining lime juice and vanilla through feed tube and mix until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.
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Pour filling into cooled crust, cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.
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To serve, let pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing and garnishing.
