Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (250 g) package arnotts nice biscuits; 140 g melted butter; 2 (250 g) packets cream cheese (room temp); 300 g sour cream; 3/4 cup caster sugar; 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 eggs; for meringue; 3 egg whites; 3/4 cup caster sugar

Servings: persons

1 (250 g) package arnotts nice biscuits
140 g melted butter
2 (250 g) packets cream cheese (room temp)
300 g sour cream
3/4 cup caster sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 eggs
for meringue
3 egg whites
3/4 cup caster sugar

1
Line the base of a 22cm spring form pan with baking paper. Place the biscuits in a food processor, process until finely crushed. Add the butter and process until well combined. Transfer the biscuit mixture to prepared pan. Use a straight sided glass to spread and press the biscuit mixture over the base and the sides of pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge until chilled.
2
Preheat oven to 160c. Place the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lemon rind and juice in food processor and process until combined (make sure food processor bowl is clean).
3
Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of biscuit base. Bake for 1 hour or until just set in centre. Leave the cheesecake in oven, with the door slightly ajar, for 2 hours until completely cool (this is to prevent cracking of the cake). Remove cake from oven and place in fridge for 4 hour to chill.
4
TO MAKE MERINGUE:
5
Use an electric beater to whisk the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until firm peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until the mixture is thick and glossy.
6
Preheat oven to 200c. Spoon the meringue over the cheesecake, spread to the edge. Bake in oven for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool for 5 minutes and place in fridge for 2-3 hours to chill.
7
Serve.

1076

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (250 g) package arnotts nice biscuits, 140 g melted butter, 2 (250 g) packets cream cheese (room temp), 300 g sour cream, and more.

Yes, Lemon Meringue Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

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