05/07/2025
🍋 Triple Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Recipe
This stunning dessert layers a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy lemon cheesecake, tart lemon curd, and fluffy toasted meringue — the ultimate treat for lemon lovers!
🍰 Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup (50g) sugar
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Lemon Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz (675g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
⅓ cup (80ml) sour cream
Zest of 2 lemons
¼ cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Lemon Curd:
½ cup (120ml) lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
Zest of 1 lemon
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter
For the Meringue Topping:
3 large egg whites
½ cup (100g) sugar
¼ tsp cream of tartar
½ tsp vanilla extract
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
Press into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
2. Make the Lemon Cheesecake:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Mix in sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Pour over crust and smooth the top.
Bake for 55–65 minutes or until center is set but slightly wobbly.
Turn off oven and let the cheesecake sit inside with the door ajar for 1 hour.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Prepare the Lemon Curd:
In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs over medium heat.
Cook while whisking constantly until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
Stir in butter until melted. Cool completely.
Spread lemon curd over the chilled cheesecake. Chill again while making meringue.
4. Make the Meringue:
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Beat in vanilla.
5. Assemble & Toast:
Spoon or pipe meringue on top of the lemon curd layer.
Use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue, or broil briefly (watch carefully!).
Chill until ready to serve.
🕒 Total Time:
Prep: 40 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
Chill: 5+ hours
Serves: 10–12