Lemon Meringue Pie Cheesecake – Easy Recipes Delight
This lemon meringue pie cheesecake combines sweet, tangy, and creamy layers into one delicious bite.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 2/3 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, and lemon extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour mixture over crust. Bake in a water bath for 55-65 minutes. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
- Once chilled, spread lemon curd over cheesecake.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pile meringue on top of lemon curd and broil for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned, or torch until golden.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.