Mary's Woolworth's Cheesecake Recipe

A nostalgic cheesecake recipe passed down through generations! Inspired by Mary S. Woolworth's love for this classic dessert during her time at Woolworth's, this recipe delivers a creamy, dreamy texture and a delightful graham cracker crust. Easy to follow instructions and simple ingredients make this the perfect treat for any occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 232.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 2.9 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Mary's Woolworth's Cheesecake

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How to Make Mary's Woolworth's Cheesecake

  1. Dissolve 1 package (3 ounces) of strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup of boiling water.
  2. Cool the Jell-O mixture until slightly thickened (about 10-15 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces of cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the thickened Jell-O mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat well until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat 1 (12-ounce) can of evaporated milk (like Carnation) until fluffy.
  6. Gently fold the cream cheese/Jell-O mixture into the whipped evaporated milk. Mix until well combined but avoid overmixing.
  7. Crush 1 ½ cups of graham crackers into crumbs.
  8. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with the crushed graham crackers.
  9. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the graham cracker crust.
  10. Sprinkle ¼ cup of additional crushed graham crackers over the top of the filling.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

25g

Carbs

11g