No-Bake Woolworth Cheesecake
This No-Bake Woolworth Cheesecake. Is a creamy, nostalgic dessert. That brings a bright pop of lemon flavor. To your table. The fluffy texture comes from whipped evaporated milk. Making it lighter. Than your usual cheesecake. While still rich. And satisfying. Paired with a crunchy graham cracker base. And a simple lemon-scented filling. It’s an easy dessert. To throw together. Without ever needing. To turn on the oven. This recipe is a throwback to simpler times. Perfect for family gatherings. Or anytime you need a make-ahead dessert. That everyone will love.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 3 ounces box lemon-flavored gelatin
- 1 c hot water
- 3 c crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 c unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
- 1 8 ounces block of cream cheese, softened
- 1 c white sugar
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 12 ounces can evaporated milk, well-chilled
Instructions
- In a medium bowl. Combine the lemon-flavored gelatin. With boiling water. Stirring until fully dissolved. Allow it to cool. For 5-10 minutes. Until it begins. To thicken slightly.
- While the gelatin cools. Mix together 3/4 of the graham cracker crumbs. With the melted butter. In a separate bowl. Press this mixture firmly. Into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. To form the crust. Set aside. The remaining crumbs for later.
- In another bowl. Whip the chilled evaporated milk. Until light. And fluffy. About 2-4 minutes.
- In a separate large bowl. Blend the cream cheese. With sugar, and lemon juice. Until smooth. And creamy. Stir in the thickened gelatin. Then gently fold in. The whipped evaporated milk. Until everything is well-combined.
- Evenly spread the creamy filling. Over the prepared crust. Then sprinkle the reserved graham cracker crumbs. On top.
- Cover the dish. And refrigerate. For at least 2 hours. Or overnight. Once set. Slice. And serve!
Notes
To make this No-Bake Woolworth Cheesecake gluten-free. Simply swap out the graham cracker crumbs. For gluten-free graham crackers. There are plenty of tasty gluten-free options on the market now. That will still give you. That buttery, crunchy base everyone loves. Just make sure to check. All your other ingredients (like the cream cheese. And jello). To confirm they’re gluten-free. And you’ll have a safe. And delicious treat. For everyone to enjoy!