Description
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of tart lemon and creamy cheesecake, all crowned with a fluffy meringue topping. This easy-to-make dessert captures the essence of summer in every bite, making it perfect for gatherings or a special treat at home. The balance of sweet and tangy flavors, combined with the light meringue texture, will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 3 large eggs (2 yolks for filling, 1 white for meringue)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in egg yolks until just combined. Pour filling over crust.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven with door ajar for an hour.
- Whip egg whites until foamy, then add cornstarch and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over cooled cheesecake.
- Lightly torch meringue until golden or broil briefly in the oven while monitoring closely.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 115g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg