Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
This Lemon Meringue Cheesecake combines the tartness of lemons with the creaminess of cheesecake for a delicious dessert.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs for the crust
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
- 3 packages cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest grated
- 1 quart meringue prepared
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice and zest.
- Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
- Top with meringue and bake for an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.
Notes
To get the best results, use fresh lemons for the juice and zest.