Description
This Lemon Curd Meringue Cheesecake Bliss is a layered dessert dream. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy lemon cheesecake filling, a silky lemon curd layer, and a fluffy toasted meringue topping, this showstopper is tangy, sweet, and elegant. Perfect for spring and summer entertaining or anytime you want to impress.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup lemon curd
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Pour over the crust.
3. Bake for 55-65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Spread lemon curd over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate while preparing the meringue.
5. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff, glossy peaks.
6. Spoon or pipe meringue on top. Torch it or bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5-7 minutes until golden.
Notes
For a crack-free cheesecake, use a water bath or place a pan of hot water in the oven.
Let cheesecake cool gradually to avoid sinking or cracking.
Use a hot, dry knife for clean slices every time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: lemon meringue cheesecake, lemon curd dessert