WOOLWORTH'S REFRIGERATOR CHEESECAKE

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When I was younger, I lived in a walk up apartment across from a lovely little one stop shop called Woolworth's. They had a wonderful lunch counter and one of the favorite and most asked for desserts was their Refrigerator Cheesecake. When they were forced to close their doors they shared the recipe with some of us. I have...

Provided by Rose Michaelsen

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) large can evaporated skimmed milk
1 box lemon or hawaiian pineapple jello 4 serving size regular or sugar free
1 c boiling water
1/2 c sugar or sugar substitute to equal that
1 can(s) crushed pineapple in its own juice 20 ounce sized
1 pkg 8 ounce low fat cream cheese or neufchatel cheese
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c vanilla wafer or graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c melted margarine
2 Tbsp sugar or sugar substitute to equal that

Steps:

  • 1. Put in FREEZER overnight the large mixing bowl for a stand mixer or equivalent size for hand mixer, the beaters and spatula you will use. Also add the canned milk to the REFRIGERATOR overnight unopened.
  • 2. Prepare room in your refrigerator for a glass dish of 9"X 13" size and lightly butter the dish and set aside while you gather the ingredients. Leave the milk and bowl and utensils in the cold area they are in.
  • 3. Make a light graham or vanilla wafer crust with the margarine and sugar/sugar substitute and crumbs. Reserve 2 Tblsp of the crust and line the bottom only of the glass dish with the rest and chill until ready for the filling.
  • 4. Make the gelatin in the 1 cup boiling water and when totally dissolved add the 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple and the juice. Cream the cream cheese until softened and add the pineapple jello mixture and blend until incorporated. Add the sugar or sugar substitute and the vanilla and set aside at room temperature.
  • 5. Take the mixing bowl, beaters, and the milk from the cold areas and immediately put the mixer together and pour the cold milk in the bowl and beat until the consistency of firm whipped cream.
  • 6. Pour the pineapple/gelatin mixture in the milk slowly and fold in until well blended.
  • 7. Slowly pour in on the graham/vanilla crust in dish and sprinkle lightly with the reserved crumbs. Refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours. Cut with a knife dipped in cold water and serve generous servings as it is very light.

firaol dsaleng
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This cheesecake is a bit on the dense side, but I like that. The flavor is rich and creamy, and the graham cracker crust is a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


amazing videos
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I love this cheesecake! It's my go-to recipe for potlucks and parties. It's always a hit, and I always get asked for the recipe. The crust is easy to make, and the filling is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


CH and Sons
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This cheesecake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it always turns out perfectly. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is smooth and creamy. I love to serve it with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream.


Yllking
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The texture is perfect, and the flavor is out of this world. I love that it's not too sweet, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement to the creamy fill


Heaven Marie
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Xaliimo Saalax
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This cheesecake was amazing! The crust was perfectly graham crackery and the filling was smooth and creamy. I loved the hint of lemon flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Waqas Rai
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Overall, I thought the Woolworths cheesecake was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


KING BUX BALOCH
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The cheesecake was a little dense for my liking, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try using a different brand of cream cheese next time.


Gotta LISP
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The Woolworths cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try making it with less sugar next time.


Mehnaz Tabassum
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for cheesecake and I highly recommend it.


Joshua Musungu
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This cheesecake was so easy to make! I'm a beginner baker and I was able to follow the recipe easily. The results were impressive and my friends were all very impressed.


Ibrahim Buiyan
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I'm not usually a big fan of cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the creamy filling and the tangy berry sauce was perfect.


Mubin Khan
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and it was a total success! He absolutely loved it and said it was the best cheesecake he had ever eaten.


fazullah khan
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This Woolworths cheesecake was a hit at our family gathering! Everyone loved the smooth, creamy texture and the delicious graham cracker crust. I would definitely recommend this recipe.