Description
Lemon Meringue Cheesecakes are a deliciously unique dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the smooth creaminess of cheesecake and a light, fluffy meringue topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 90g crushed graham crackers (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky kosher salt
- 40g melted, unsalted butter (3 tablespoons)
- 350g softened cream cheese (12 ounces)
- 100g white sugar (1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 60g sour cream (1/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 60ml fresh lemon juice (1/4 cup)
- Lemon zest from one fruit
- 2 big eggs
- 3 large whites from eggs
- 150g granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon tartar powder for stability
- A small pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Set oven to 160°C (320°F). Put liners in a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Stir melted butter, crushed crackers, and a pinch of salt. Push into liners and bake for 5 minutes. Leave to cool down.
- Blend cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Stir sugar with lemon zest, then add it in with flour. Whip together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. Stir well so it combines evenly.
- Add one egg at a time, beating lightly just enough to blend them in.
- Spoon batter into the prepared liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the middle wiggles a little.
- Let it cool completely, then place in the fridge for around 3 hours.
- Combine egg whites, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar in a bowl over simmering water.
- Keep whisking until the temperature hits 71°C (160°F), which will take about 5-10 minutes.
- Whip until you see glossy peaks that hold their shape, 5-8 minutes should do it.
- Spread or pipe the meringue over the chilled cakes.
- Use a torch to lightly brown the meringue for a toasty finish.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- For a firmer cheesecake, you can bake it a little longer.
- Use a culinary torch carefully to avoid burning the meringue.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg