Description
This Tangy Lemon Meringue Cheesecake combines the creaminess of cheesecake with the zest of lemon and a fluffy meringue topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over cooled cheesecake and bake for an additional 10 minutes until meringue is golden.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Try using fresh lemons for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon, Cheesecake, Dessert, Meringue