Description
This creamy and rich Woolworth Icebox Cheesecake is the ultimate summer treat, featuring a graham cracker crust and a luscious filling that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar (divided)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup of sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and press into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Prepare the filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add remaining ¼ cup of sugar.
- Whip the cream: In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add flavor: Mix in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest, folding gently until combined.
- Assemble: Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious cheesecake!
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature, and use chilled utensils for whipping cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg