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Heavenly Lemon Raspberry Meringue Cheesecake

A delightful fusion of tangy lemon, sweet raspberries, and fluffy meringue atop a creamy cheesecake base.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup superfine sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lemon juice, and zest.
  3. Pour filling over crust. Bake for 45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely.
  4. Arrange raspberries on top of cooled cheesecake.
  5. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add superfine sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Pipe or spread meringue over cheesecake. Broil for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Chill before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett