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By: Lelia

Lelia — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:52:56 +0000

The trick to whipping evaporated milk is to chill the milk, the beaters, and the bowl. Family favorite!

By: Judith Hanneman

Judith Hanneman — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:26:17 +0000

In reply to Sue.

As with most of these recipes that originate in famous places, they’re probably hacks of the original. I can’t see that Woolworth would hand over the recipe to anyone who asked. Thing is, I honestly can’t remember this being sold there. It could be as you say that different stores did different things. I’m going to try all these flavors too. My favorite is lemon, but running a close second is pineapple so the next time I make it, it’ll be that. Lots of things aren’t available anymore–it seems when you really like something (like those Swanson concentrated stock envelopes), it disappears!

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:36:40 +0000

Hello. As a Woolworth employee in 1975, I’m struck by the difference in the cheesecake recipe we used. I wonder if different stores had different versions….
ours was exactly the same, however, we used orange/pineapple jello. And, not always, but every once in a while, we would put pineapple chunks in it.
I have made it like that since I was 16 years old. However, I don’t know if they don’t make it anymore, but for the last several years, I’ve been unable to find orange/pineapple jello. So, I buy a box of each and use half of each box to make the mixture.
I’ll have to try the lemon!

By: Judith Hanneman

Judith Hanneman — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:35:15 +0000

In reply to Beverly.

Those are some great ideas there! I was curious if anyone used whipped topping and how the dessert kept–I mean if it broke down and got liquidy.

By: Beverly

Beverly — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:34:38 +0000

I will have to try your version to see if I like it better than one I have made for many years. I don’t remember where I got it but here’s mine with some changes I made to the original recipe marked with *, 1/2 cup boiling water stirred into 3 oz pkg flavored gelatin until dissolved and cooled. Beat in 8oz pkg cream cheese until smooth and creamy, For lemon flavor add in 1TBS lemon juice* or 1/2 tsp lemon extract* and/or a tsp of lemon zest*. Then, fold in 8-12 oz whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream*.

I have used the basic recipe to make these flavors; key lime, raspberry, strawberry and a family favorite, orange dreamsicle. Your recipe could also be adjusted to make other yummy flavors.

By: Judith Hanneman

Judith Hanneman — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:09:42 +0000

In reply to Melody K Huffman.

I was around in 1975 LOL–but for the life of me, I can’t remember this dessert there!!! I’ve wanted to make it for a long time but never had success with whipping evaporated milk. Then I got the idea (DUH) to use whipped cream. This one’s a real keeper. The flavor and the texture are out of this world.

By: Melody K Huffman

Melody K Huffman — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:48:07 +0000

I AM TRHRILLED you posted this, A sweet sweet lady in Durango, Colorado gave me this recipe in 1975. Sometime in the 90″s I lost it. THANK YOU for posting it. The last time I remember eating it at Woolworth’s was in Durango, summer of 1975 watching a Parade.

By: Judith Hanneman

Judith Hanneman — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:31:26 +0000

In reply to Angelina.

All the times I ate there I never had this!!!

By: Angelina

Angelina — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:15:49 +0000

I’ve heard a lot about Woolworth’s lunch counter & their food from my grandmother, who worked there part-time on Saturdays while she was in High School. She even has one of their menus, which was signed by her fellow workers when she left to attend college. She was a counter girl, so she didn’t actually do any of their cooking or baking, so unfortunately-she didn’t have any of their recipes. I’ll definitely surprise my grandma & my mom when I serve this cheesecake at grandma’s birthday dinner. Thanks very much, Judith 🙂