Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
A delightful combination of creamy cheesecake with refreshing lemon flavor and a fluffy meringue topping, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup meringue (prepared separately)
- Graham cracker crust or cookie crust (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Creaming the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add flour and mix until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake for about 45-55 minutes or until set.
- Let cool and refrigerate for several hours.
- Top with fluffy meringue and torch until lightly golden.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious dessert!
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy blending. Don’t skip the chilling time—it’s essential for setting the texture of the cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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