No Bake Classic Woolworth Cheesecake
A delightful no-bake cheesecake with a creamy filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Create the Graham Cracker Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill Until Set: Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes (or until set) before serving.
- Finish with Garnish: Optionally, garnish with fresh berries or lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg