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Ultimate Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

A rich baked lemon cheesecake topped with fluffy toasted meringue for a show-stopping dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.33 cup lemon juice fresh

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan
  • Roasting pan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Prepare crust and bake briefly.
  2. Mix cheesecake filling until smooth.
  3. Bake cheesecake using water bath.
  4. Chill completely before topping.
  5. Add meringue and toast lightly.

Notes

Chill overnight for best texture and clean slices.