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Triple Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Triple Lemon Meringue Cheesecake That Brightens Your Day

Enjoy a delightful Triple Lemon Meringue Cheesecake that combines creamy layers with a fluffy meringue, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitution: Can use digestive biscuits or shortbread cookies.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Substitution: Use full-fat Greek yogurt or buttermilk.
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for meringue
  • 1 tsp Additional Vanilla for meringue
  • 1 tbsp Additional Lemon Juice for meringue

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar and sour cream.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and juice. Fold in heavy cream, cornstarch, and salt.
  6. Pour filling into the cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
  7. Let it cool in the oven for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and cream of tartar while beating until stiff peaks form.
  9. Warm lemon juice, then drizzle into meringue while mixing.
  10. Spread meringue on cooled cheesecake, creating peaks. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden.
  11. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for another hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better volume. Ensure equipment is clean for meringue. Don't skip cream of tartar for stabilizing meringue.

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