Description
Light, airy, and nostalgically delicious — the No Bake Classic Woolworth Cheesecake is a creamy dessert that doesn’t require an oven. A fluffy lemon-scented filling sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, making it a perfect treat for spring and summer gatherings, or simply when you want a no-fuss sweet bite with a retro flair.
Ingredients
1 3 oz package lemon Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk, well chilled
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (for topping)
Instructions
1. Dissolve lemon Jell-O in boiling water and let it cool until slightly thickened, but not set.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
3. Add lemon juice and the cooled Jell-O mixture to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the chilled evaporated milk until it becomes fluffy and forms soft peaks.
5. Gently fold the whipped milk into the cream cheese and Jell-O mixture until fully combined.
6. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
8. Sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumbs on top for garnish.
9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
10. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Make sure the evaporated milk is thoroughly chilled — cold temperature helps it whip properly.
Don’t skip the lemon juice; it enhances the tang and balances the sweetness.
For easy slicing, use a knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg