Description

This Lemon Curd Meringue Cheesecake Bliss is a citrusy dessert masterpiece layered with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy lemon cheesecake filling, vibrant lemon curd, and toasted meringue topping. It’s a showstopping lemon dessert perfect for summer parties, holidays, and lemon lovers. Keywords: lemon curd cheesecake, lemon meringue cheesecake, summer desserts, citrus cheesecake, meringue topping.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

24 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

¾ cup sour cream

1 tablespoon lemon zest

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup lemon juice (for curd)

1 tablespoon lemon zest (for curd)

½ cup granulated sugar (for curd)

3 large egg yolks

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 large egg whites

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

½ cup granulated sugar (for meringue)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter with a pinch of salt. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.

2. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt. Pour filling over crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

3. In a saucepan, whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in butter. Let cool slightly. Spread lemon curd over chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate again.

4. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Slowly add sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.

5. Spread meringue over lemon curd. Create swirls with the back of a spoon. Toast with kitchen torch or place under broiler for 1–2 minutes until golden.

6. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice with a warm knife for clean edges.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for a creamier texture.

Fresh lemon juice is key—avoid bottled juice.

Torch the meringue for a gorgeous golden finish.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 110mg