No Bake Woolworth Cheesecake Bars

Piece of airy lemon jello no bake cheesecake with graham cracker crust on plate ready to eat.

No Bake Woolworth Cheesecake Bars

This classic no bake dessert recipe gives you an airy cheesecake with a slight lemon flavor. It is reminiscent of the famous cheesecake that was served at Woolworth's lunch counter.

Prep Time10

Chill Time2

Total Time2 10

Servings: Servings

Author: Carlee

Ingredients

3 oz lemon jello powder
1 cup boiling water
3 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 sleeves of crackers
½ cup butter melted
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
5 Tablespoons lemon juice
10 ounces evaporated milk, well chilled or 1½ cups heavy cream

Instructions

Dissolve 3 oz lemon jello powder in 1 cup boiling water. Set aside to cool.
Mix 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs with the melted ½ cup butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan to form a crust.
In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar together until smooth. Mix in 5 Tablespoons lemon juice until combined.
Stir the cooled jello mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
In a separate bowl, whip 10 ounces evaporated milk, well chilled or cream until fluffy.
Mix the whipped cream or evaporated milk into the cream cheese mixture.
Spread the filling over the crust. Sprinkle with the remaining cup of graham cracker crumbs.
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator.

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