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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

A delightful blend of tangy lemon and creamy cheesecake topped with fluffy meringue.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
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 units Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest

Meringue

  • 4 units Egg whites
  • ½ cup Sugar

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, mixing well after each. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Pour filling over crust. Bake for 60 minutes or until center is set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. For the meringue, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  6. Spread meringue over chilled cheesecake. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cheesecake, Lemon, Meringue
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