Lemon meringue cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan for the crust.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, sour cream, and heavy cream.
5. Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
6. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
7. Spread meringue over the cheesecake and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until meringue is golden.
8. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy the tangy sweetness!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 75 minutes | Cooling Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 5 hours 35 minutes | Servings: 10
Enjoy
