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Woolworth Icebox Cheesecake Recipe

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A no-bake dessert with a creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, featuring a refreshing lemon flavor.

Ingredients

2 cups (14-16 sheets, 168 g) honey graham crackers, finely crushed

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

½ cup (1 stick / 113g) butter, melted

1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature

1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 box (3 ounces) lemon jello mix

½ cup boiling water, about 212°F

½ cup cold water, about 50°F

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk, chilled in freezer for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Chill the bowl of a stand mixer, the whisk attachment, and the can of evaporated milk in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the crust: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add melted butter and mix until fully incorporated. Reserve ¼ cup of the mixture and press the rest firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar with a hand mixer until smooth. Add vanilla extract and continue mixing until well blended (2-3 minutes). Set aside.
  4. In a separate large bowl, dissolve the lemon jello mix in boiling water, whisking for 1-2 minutes. Add cold water and place the mixture in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Be careful not to let the gelatin set.
  5. To a stand mixer, add the chilled bowl and whisk attachment. Pour in the chilled evaporated milk and beat on high until soft peaks form (about 5 minutes). Add the cooled jello mixture and whisk for an additional 30 seconds. Then, add the cream cheese mixture and whisk for another 30 seconds.
  6. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and top with the reserved graham cracker mixture.
  7. Chill the cheesecake overnight before serving to allow the flavors to set and the dessert to firm up.

Notes

  • For a fruit topping, add fresh berries or fruit compote.
  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers or another cookie option for the crust.
  • Feel free to experiment with different Jello flavors like lime or orange for a unique twist.
  • If you prefer a more intense lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the filling.

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