Easy Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake

Recreate a slice of nostalgia with the Easy Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake. This no-bake dessert, reminiscent of the classic Woolworth’s lunch counter, combines tangy lemon flavor with creamy textures in an effortlessly elegant way. Its light and refreshing taste makes it a perfect dessert for warm weather gatherings or a simple family treat.

Quick and Delightful: The Perfect No-Bake Dessert

This cheesecake recipe is particularly great for those who prefer not to turn on the oven and yet crave something sweet and satisfying. It’s easy to prepare and sure to be a hit with guests of all ages.

• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Chilling time: Several hours or overnight
• Serving: Serves 8-12
• Equipment: 9×13 inch pan, mixing bowls, electric mixer

Easy Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake Recipe:

Follow these steps to whip up this delightful, fluffy cheesecake that harkens back to simpler times.

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O
• 1 cup boiling water
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (12 oz) can Carnation Evaporated milk, well chilled
• Graham crackers, crushed

Directions:

1. Dissolve Jell-O: In a small bowl, dissolve the lemon Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved and then cool until it begins to thicken slightly.
2. Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Combine with Jell-O: Add the slightly thickened Jell-O to the cream cheese mixture. Beat together until well incorporated.
4. Whip Evaporated Milk: In a separate bowl, beat the chilled Carnation Evaporated milk until it is fluffy.
5. Mix Everything Together: Fold the whipped evaporated milk into the cream cheese and Jell-O mixture, beating until well mixed.
6. Prepare the Pan: Line the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan with crushed Graham crackers.
7. Add Filling: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crushed Graham crackers, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Top Layer: Sprinkle additional crushed Graham crackers over the top of the filling for a crunchy finish.
9. Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for several hours or overnight, until it is firm and set.

Enjoy Your Dessert

This Easy Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake is not just a treat; it’s a sweet journey back in time. Serve it chilled as a delightful end to a meal or a sweet afternoon treat. Each creamy bite, infused with lemon and layered between crunchy Graham cracker crumbs, is sure to evoke the joy of a simpler era.

Easy Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake: A Nostalgic No-Bake Treat

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Ingredients

  

• Ingredients:
• 1 3 ounce package lemon Jell-O
• 1 cup boiling water
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 12 oz can Carnation Evaporated milk, well chilled
• Graham crackers crushed

Instructions

 

• Directions:
• Dissolve Jell-O: In a small bowl, dissolve the lemon Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved and then cool until it begins to thicken slightly.
• Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
• Combine with Jell-O: Add the slightly thickened Jell-O to the cream cheese mixture. Beat together until well incorporated.
• Whip Evaporated Milk: In a separate bowl, beat the chilled Carnation Evaporated milk until it is fluffy.
• Mix Everything Together: Fold the whipped evaporated milk into the cream cheese and Jell-O mixture, beating until well mixed.
• Prepare the Pan: Line the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan with crushed Graham crackers.
• Add Filling: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crushed Graham crackers, smoothing the top with a spatula.
• Top Layer: Sprinkle additional crushed Graham crackers over the top of the filling for a crunchy finish.
• Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for several hours or overnight, until it is firm and set.