Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake topped with tangy lemon curd and fluffy meringue, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 cups lemon curd
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest; blend until well combined. Pour this mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow the cheesecake to cool.
- Spread lemon curd over the cooled cheesecake.
- To make the meringue, whip the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the lemon curd. Use a spatula to create peaks.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned.
- Let it cool and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled and cut into slices. Pairs well with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, lemon meringue, dessert, citrus, special occasions