Description
This No Bake Classic Woolworth Cheesecake is a light, fluffy dessert with lemony flavor and vintage charm. With creamy evaporated milk, tangy lemon gelatin, and a classic graham cracker crust, it’s an easy and refreshing no-bake cheesecake for any occasion. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings or as a nostalgic treat!
Ingredients
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk, chilled
1 package (3 oz) lemon gelatin
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
1. Combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish and refrigerate.
2. Dissolve the lemon gelatin in hot water and let it cool to room temperature.
3. Whip the chilled evaporated milk until fluffy and doubled in volume.
4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Blend in the cooled gelatin to the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
6. Gently fold in the whipped evaporated milk until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
7. Pour over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
9. Slice and serve chilled. Add optional toppings like berries or whipped cream.
Notes
This cheesecake is best made the day before for optimal flavor.
Make sure your evaporated milk is well-chilled for better volume.
For a flavor twist, substitute lemon gelatin with lime or orange.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of dish)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg