Old Fashioned Woolworth Cheesecake Recipe
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Serves: 10
 
Old Fashioned Woolworth Cheesecake is classic No Bake dessert with graham cracker crust and creamy, light cheesecake full of lemon flavor!
Ingredients
For the crust:
  • 2 ½ cups graham crackers crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
For cheesecake filling:
  • 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk, well chilled or 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3.3 oz. box lemon flavored gelatin (like Jello)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ⅓ cup of lemon juice
For garnish:
  • Graham cracker crumbs, optional
Instructions
To make crust:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter, mix until well combined
  2. Press crumb mixture onto the bottom of prepared 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing the edges of the pan with cooking spray, set in the freezer to firm while making cheesecake layer
To make cheesecake layer:
  1. In a large bowl place lemon Jello, add 1 cup boiling water and stir to dissolve completely, set aside
  2. In medium bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy
  3. In separate bowl, beat the evaporated milk or whip heavy cream until fluffy
  4. Add cream cheese mixture into beaten evaporated milk mix on low speed just to combine
  5. Add fresh lemon juice and cooled lemon gelatin and mix to low speed to combine then gently spread over the crust
  6. Set in the fridge to firm
  7. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or until set
  8. When the topping is set and cooled run a thin knife around the sides and remove the springform pan sides
  9. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs on top of the cheesecake
  10. Serve
Recipe by Yummiest Food Recipes at https://yummiestfood.com/old-fashioned-woolworth-cheesecake/