Old Country Buffet Cheesecake Food

NO BAKE CLASSIC WOOLWORTH CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Cool until slightly thickened.
• Mix 3/4 graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well blended, press into bottom of the 9 X 13 pan to form a crust. Save rest of crumbs to sprinkle on top of dessert.
• Beat the Evaporated milk/heavy cream until fluffy.
• In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice with mixer until smooth.
• Add thickened Jell-O and slowly mix in whipped evaporated milk.
• Spread filling over the crust and sprinkle with reserved graham cracker crumbs on top.
• Chill at least 2 hours and up to overnight, store covered in refrigerator.

OLD-FASHIONED CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine almonds and wafer crumbs; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in vanilla and lemon zest just until blended. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set., Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; carefully spread over filling. Bake 10 minutes longer or until edges appear dry. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. Top with fresh fruit. Refrigerate leftovers.