No Bake Classic Woolworth Cheesecake

A delicious treat from the past.

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 3oz lemon Jell-0

1 cup boiling water

1 box graham cracker crumbs (3 cups) more for thicker crust divided.

1 stick melted butter

1 8oz cream cheese

1 cup granulated sugar

5 tbsp lemon juice

1 can evaporated milk, well chilled or 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

-Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Cool until slightly thickened.

-Mix 3/4 graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well blended, and press into the bottom of the 9 X 13 pan to form a crust. Save the rest of the crumbs to sprinkle on top of the dessert.

-Beat the Evaporated milk/heavy cream until fluffy.

-In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice with a mixer until smooth.

-Add thickened Jell-O and slowly mix in whipped evaporated milk.

-Spread filling over the crust and sprinkle with reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.

-Chill for at least 2 hours and up to overnight, store covered in refrigerator.