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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

A delightful cheesecake with a tangy lemon flavor and a fluffy meringue topping.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Butter, melted

Filling

  • 3 packages Cream cheese, softened 8 oz each
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed

Meringue

  • 4 large Egg whites
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Cream of tartar

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Pour filling over crust. Bake for 60 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  5. For meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form.
  6. Spread meringue over cheesecake. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10-12 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cheesecake, Lemon, Meringue
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