The Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake is a vintage dessert recipe that gained popularity in the mid-20th century. It’s a no-bake cheesecake that was once a popular menu item at the Woolworth’s lunch counters. Here’s a basic recipe for the famous Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:

2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

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The Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake is a vintage dessert recipe that gained popularity in the mid-20th century. It’s a no-bake cheesecake that was once a popular menu item at the Woolworth’s lunch counters. Here’s a basic recipe for the famous Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:

2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

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