Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon curd, creamy cheesecake, and fluffy meringue in this Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Magic. A show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake layer:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the lemon curd:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the meringue:
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Pour over crust and bake.
- Prepare the lemon curd: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan until thickened. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Make the meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the lemon curd layer.
- Toast the meringue: Use a kitchen torch or broiler to toast the meringue until lightly browned. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought lemon curd.
- Meringue is best torched just before serving.
- The cheesecake can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
