Woolworth's Famous Icebox Cheesecake

Light and refreshing icebox dessert made famous by Woolworth's lunch counter back in the 1960's, but now, with this recipe, you can make Woolworth's Famous Icebox Cheesecake in the comfort of your home any time you have a craving. This recipe used lemon juice and lemon Jello for a sweet and tart dessert, but you can also use vanilla extract and any flavor of Jello you'd like to put your own spin of this refreshing icebox cheesecake.

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) can Carnation evaporated milk, well chilled
• 1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
• 1 (3-ounce) box lemon Jell-O gelatin or any flavor you like
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

• To begin, shake the can of evaporated milk and refrigerate until well chilled, at least an hour.
• In a small mixing bowl and using a wire whisk, dissolve the Jell-O in the boiling water, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool to lukewarm. 
• Combine graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and melted butter. Reserve 1/3 cup of the mixture for the topping. Press the remainder firmly into the bottom of an 11.5x7.5-inch or similar dish. Refrigerate or put in the freezer until needed.
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