Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Alisha
The Lemon Meringue Cheesecake combines a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy filling, tangy lemon curd, and toasted meringue for a perfectly balanced, indulgent dessert. Its smooth texture and vibrant flavors make it an impressive treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 22 people
Calories 5103 kcal
Springform pan
Parchment paper
Electric mixer
Oven
Water bath (for cheesecake baking)
Mixing bowls.
Whisk or hand mixer (for meringue)
Blowtorch (for toasting the meringue)
- Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
- 2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs 280g
- ¼ cup melted butter salted butter works best
- Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 32 oz full-fat cream cheese or 907g
- 240 g sour cream
- 135 g sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract
- 120 g fresh lemon juice
- Lemon Curd Topping Ingredients:
- 120 g lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 56 g unsalted butter
- Meringue Topping Ingredients:
- 4 large egg whites
- ½ tsp cream of tartar optional
- Optional: Yellow food color
- Final Touches:
- Lemon zest from 1 medium lemon
Crust Prep
Mix graham crumbs & melted butter, press into a parchment-lined springform pan.
Bake at 325°F for 10 mins, then cool.
Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cream until smooth.
Add eggs, yolks, vanilla, and lemon juice. Pour into crust.
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in water bath at 325°F for 80 mins, leaving a jiggle in the center.
Cool to room temp, then refrigerate overnight.
Meringue Topping
Beat egg whites with sugar and cream of tartar to stiff peaks.
Spread lemon curd on chilled cheesecake, then top with meringue.
Assemble
Shape meringue into a dome, torch until golden.
Cool and garnish with berries or lemon syrup.
Storage
Keep refrigerated until serving.
Make sure to refrigerate the cheesecake overnight for the best results.
The meringue should be toasted lightly with a blowtorch to get the perfect golden finish.
Nutritional Value (approximation per serving):
Calories: 425
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 7g
Sugar: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Keyword Lemon Meringue Cheesecake