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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake, zesty lemon, and airy meringue, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 200 g granita biscuits
  • 100 g unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 Tbsp powdered gelatine
  • 500 g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup lemon curd plus 2 Tbsp extra for drizzling
  • 300 ml thickened cream
  • 1/3 cup caster sugar

Meringue

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar

Topping

  • 1/3 cup passionfruit pulp

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven or prepare a 21cm round springform pan. Grease and line the base and sides with baking paper.
  • Process the biscuits in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add the melted butter and mix until combined. Press into the base of the prepared pan and refrigerate.

Cheesecake Filling

  • Sprinkle gelatine over 1/4 cup warm water and stir to combine. Microwave for about 10 seconds until dissolved. Cool slightly.
  • Beat the cream cheese and caster sugar until smooth. Add the cooled gelatine and 3/4 cup of lemon curd, mixing to combine.
  • Whip the thickened cream until soft peaks form and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Add the remaining lemon curd and swirl lightly.
  • Spoon this mixture over the biscuit base, smooth the surface, and refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight until set.

Meringue Topping

  • Place egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, and beat until glossy soft peaks form (about 5 minutes).
  • Remove the cheesecake from the pan and place on a serving plate. Spoon the meringue over the cheesecake, creating swirls and peaks. Use a kitchen blow torch to lightly singe it.
  • Combine passionfruit pulp with extra lemon curd and spoon over the meringue. Serve.

Notes

Serve chilled; garnish with lemon zest or fresh berries. To store, cover in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or freeze without meringue for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Keyword Cake, Cheesecake, Dessert, lemon, Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
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