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Triple Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Triple Lemon Meringue Cheesecake - A Zesty Slice of Heaven

Triple Lemon Meringue Cheesecake is a dazzling, citrus-infused dessert combining bright lemon flavor with a creamy texture and fluffy meringue.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or digestive biscuits for flavor variation
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar to sweeten the crust
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
For the Filling
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 3 large Large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Zest for flavor
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice for tartness
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch to thicken
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Meringue
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar for stabilization
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar added gradually
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract for flavor
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, let cool completely.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese with mixer until smooth, add sugar and blend well.
  5. Add sour cream, mixing until smooth.
  6. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  7. Mix heavy cream with cornstarch and salt until dissolved. Fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Pour cheesecake batter into crust. Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set.
  9. Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour, then cool at room temperature and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  10. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
  11. Drizzle in warm lemon juice while mixing. Spread meringue over cheesecake.
  12. Bake meringue at 350°F (177°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  13. Cool for 15 minutes, then release from springform. Chill for another hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve chilled and can be garnished with fresh berries for added flavor.

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