Woolworth Cheesecake – 5 Easy Steps to a Classic No-Bake Dessert
Fluffy, lemony, and refreshing, this Woolworth Cheesecake is a no-bake retro classic. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you want a light, easy dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 squares 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Filling:
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk, well chilled
1 package (3 oz) lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 cup boiling water
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Add cooled gelatin and blend.
In a separate chilled bowl, whip evaporated milk until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold whipped milk into the cream cheese mixture.
Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press most into a 9×13-inch pan, saving some crumbs for topping.
Pour filling over crust, smooth the top, and sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
Chill 4–6 hours, or overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, use lemon zest in the filling.
To change it up, try orange or raspberry Jell-O instead of lemon.
Chill evaporated milk overnight for best whipping results.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 5g
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