Recipes

[beckyb1012]

I always use the reduce fat cream cheese when I make mine as lemon or lime.  It is just fine. 

[deepwaterdotter]

@sabatini   I remember this dessert from the Woolworth lunch counter when I was a child.  My grandmother and I would share a slice.

[Zhills]

@sabatini Got this recipe from a favorite Aunt in the 1950's.

Cool Whip wasn't available then so she used a can of Carnation Milk "whipped!"  Delicious!

Your recipe is easier but equally delicious!

Thanks for mentioning it again!

[sabatini]

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@Zhills wrote:

@sabatini Got this recipe from a favorite Aunt in the 1950's.

Cool Whip wasn't available then so she used a can of Carnation Milk "whipped!"  Delicious!

Your recipe is easier but equally delicious!

Thanks for mentioning it again!

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Hi @Zhills!. Yes, you're right! The original recipe did call for whipped evaporated milk.

But since sometimes it's too finicky to fully whip, I subbed Cool Whip. 

It's a great, old dessert! 

[house_cat]

@ciao_bella 

Not sure if I have the lemons in my fridge... if I do, this is definitely on the menu for tomorrow!

Thank you!

[panda1234]

@cody2 @since you mentioned. Key Lime Pie I have to make a suggestion. I made one and instead of using  graham crackers for the crust I used Ginger snap cookies instead. A great compliment  to the Key Lime. 

[cody2]

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@panda1234 wrote:

@cody2 @since you mentioned. Key Lime Pie I have to make a suggestion. I made one and instead of using  graham crackers for the crust I used Ginger snap cookies instead. A great compliment  to the Key Lime.andnbsp;

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@panda1234 I will definitely try that. I loved ginger snaps as a kid. Haven't thought about them for a while. I can't even remember ever seeing them in the store. I did do the key lime for my family. It got A+ from the family.

[cody2]

@sabatini I have fond memories of the Woolworth lunch counter. Went the many times. Always such a treat. I will try your recipe too. Thanks

But ewwwwwy. I really could not stand that evaporated milk. Awful stuff. On the other hand, Cool Whip makes everything better.

[lork]

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@cody2 wrote:

@sabatini I have fond memories of the Woolworth lunch counter. Went the many times. Always such a treat. I will try your recipe too. Thanks

But ewwwwwy. I really could not stand that evaporated milk. Awful stuff. On the other hand, Cool Whip makes everything better.

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While I do not drink evaporated milk, it is what I always use when making Lemon Cheesecake (ie Woolworth's version).  For many years my oldest son claimed it for his "birthday cake" (only more recently requesting a big apple crisp).  As our family grew, I stared doubling the recipe. . . I have also made a strawberry version of this.Jello cheesecake, which is equally delicious and really a pretty PINK!  Both the lemon and strawberry cheesecakes are perfect for Easter lunch or a summer gathering.  .  .

[Franklinbell]

@ciao_bella @Thanks! I'm meeting a group of friends soon and I think I'll try this!