Description
A delightful fusion of classic lemon meringue pie and creamy cheesecake, this dessert brings a refreshing burst of lemon flavor with a smooth texture and airy meringue topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large lemons (zested and juiced)
- 24 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- ½ cup sour cream (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ⅔ cup lemon curd
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Pulse graham crackers and brown sugar in a food processor until fine.
- Pour in melted butter and mix until damp sand texture.
- Transfer the crumbs to the pan and press evenly into the bottom.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F.
- Add granulated sugar and lemon zest to a large bowl, then mix.
- Add cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate sour cream, flour, and lemon juice into the mixture.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour the filling into the crust.
- Prepare a water bath and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and let cheesecake sit for 1 hour.
- Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar and lemon juice until soft peaks form.
- Cook sugar, water, and corn syrup until 240°F.
- Pour the syrup into egg whites while mixing and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer cheesecake to a serving platter, top with meringue and brown the surface.
- Slice and serve chilled for best flavor.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Baking with a water bath helps prevent cracking in the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg