Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of a classic Woolworth Cheesecake with this easy no-bake recipe. This light and creamy dessert features a lemon Jell-O filling atop a graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Jell-O Filling:
- 1 (3-ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk, chilled
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Jell-O Filling: In a medium bowl, dissolve the lemon Jell-O in boiling water. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Cheesecake Filling: Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip chilled evaporated milk until thick. Fold Jell-O into cream cheese, then mix in whipped milk.
- Crust: Press 2/3 of crumbs and butter in a dish for the base. Pour filling over it, sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Chill for 4 hours.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy the chilled cheesecake.
Notes
- Chill evaporated milk before whipping.
- Enhance with lemon zest or juice for more flavor.
- Has a light, mousse-like texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
