Description

This No Bake Classic Woolworth Cheesecake is a refreshing and tangy lemon-flavored dessert that is easy to prepare without an oven. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy filling made with cream cheese, lemon Jell-O, and whipped evaporated milk or heavy cream, this cheesecake is perfect to chill and serve cold for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (from 1 box, about 3 cups total)
1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter

Filling

1 (3 oz) package lemon Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 can (12 fl oz) evaporated milk, well chilled or 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Topping

Reserved graham cracker crumbs (about 1/4 cup)

Instructions

Dissolve Jell-O: In a mixing bowl, dissolve the lemon Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well until fully dissolved and then allow it to cool until slightly thickened but not set.
Prepare the crust: Mix 3/4 cup of the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until thoroughly blended. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan to form the crust. Set aside the remaining graham cracker crumbs for topping.
Whip the milk or cream: Beat the chilled evaporated milk or heavy whipping cream in a large bowl until it becomes fluffy with soft peaks.
Mix cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and lemon juice together with a mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Combine Jell-O and whipped milk: Slowly add the thickened lemon Jell-O into the cream cheese mixture, blending gently. Then gradually fold in the fluffy whipped evaporated milk or heavy cream until fully combined and smooth.
Assemble the cheesecake: Spread the creamy lemon filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust. Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
Chill to set: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours and up to overnight, covered, to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld.

Notes

For a thicker crust, use more graham cracker crumbs and butter proportionally.
Using heavy whipping cream will yield a richer, creamier texture compared to evaporated milk.
Make sure the evaporated milk or cream is very well chilled before whipping to achieve best results.
Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best taste and freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of recipe)
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg

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