Description
Woolworth Cheesecake delights with nostalgic creamy layers of pure comfort. Retro dessert lovers savor this classic American treat that brings generations together with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (12 ounces/340 grams) evaporated milk, chilled
- 1 package (3 ounces/85 grams) lemon Jell-O
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Flavor and Sweetener Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon Jell-O by dissolving in boiling water, then allow to cool to room temperature, creating a translucent gelatin base.
- Create the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, firmly pressing the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form a compact foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, smooth consistency with no lumps.
- Slowly incorporate the cooled lemon Jell-O and lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Chill an empty bowl and whip the evaporated milk until it reaches a thick, voluminous texture with stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped evaporated milk into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining the light, airy texture.
- Carefully pour the filling over the prepared graham cracker crust, using a spatula to spread evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours at 40°F, allowing it to set completely and develop a firm, creamy consistency.
- Once set, slice into uniform squares and serve directly from the refrigerator for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chill your evaporated milk thoroughly for the fluffiest texture possible when whipping.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smoother, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Avoid overbeating the cream cheese mixture to prevent a dense, heavy cheesecake texture.
- Substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 221 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg