Description
A delightful Lemon Meringue Cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, creamy lemon filling, and fluffy meringue topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar for the crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar for the cheesecake filling
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature, for the lemon curd
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar for the lemon curd
- 3 large eggs for the lemon curd
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice for the lemon curd
- 1 tbsp lemon zest for the lemon curd
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for the meringue
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the crust and bake for 60 minutes.
- While cheesecake is baking, prepare lemon curd. Melt butter in a saucepan.
- Whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl. Add to melted butter.
- Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Pour the lemon curd over the baked cheesecake and let cool.
- For the meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over cooled cheesecake and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10 minutes.
- Let it cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Meringue Cheesecake