Woolworth cheesecake

Woolworth Cheesecake is a classic dessert that is light and lemony. It would be perfect for Easter or Mother's Day.

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I really adore the recipes that were passed down to all of us when we were growing up because they are simply too delicious to pass up.

WOOLWORTH CHEESECAKE :

A friend of the family had asked me some time ago whether I had the recipe for the cheesecake sold at Woolworth's. I couldn't even recall that someone had said to me that they had a cheesecake, so it was a safe bet that I didn't keep the recipe on hand. In any case, that obviously prompted me to look for the recipe on the internet, so there you have it. Now, I am not able to say with absolute certainty that this is the correct recipe… although there are several of them available, the one I tested was this particular one.
When I cooked it for the first time, I remember thinking, “Wow… this is A LOT of desserts.” Therefore, you should consider inviting some people around and sharing it with them.
After the fact, I found myself having some second thoughts….

Simply put, it was incredible in every way.

Despite the fact that it is termed “cheesecake,”… In reality, it is not. In no way, shape, or form…
Although I would rebrand it as “Lemon Fluff Dessert” or “Lemon Fluff Ice Box,” whatever you want to call it, it is extremely, really tasty. And if you're a fan of lemon desserts and are searching for something light (not in terms of calories, but yet satisfying) to bring to a spring gathering, this is it!

To make Woolworth cheesecake you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 3oz lemon Jell-0
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 box graham cracker crumbs (3 cups) more for thicker crust divided
• 1 stick of melted butter
• 1 8oz cream cheese
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 5 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 can evaporate milk, well chilled, or 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Cool until slightly thickened.

How to make Woolworth cheesecake?

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• Mix 3/4 graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well blended, and press into the bottom of the 9 X 13 pan to form a crust. Save the rest of the crumbs to sprinkle on top of the dessert.
• Beat the Evaporated milk/heavy cream until fluffy.
• In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice with a mixer until smooth.
• Add thickened Jell-O and slowly mix in whipped evaporated milk.
• Spread filling over the crust and sprinkle with reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.
• Chill for at least 2 hours and up to overnight, and store covered in refrigerator.

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Enjoy!