Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Preparation time: 45 min
Serves 10 people
3.75 Average Rating
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this Lemon Meringue Cheesecake.
Combining the creamy richness of classic cheesecake with a zesty lemon filling, this dessert is a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Topped with a cloud-like layer of fluffy meringue, each bite offers a delightful contrast in textures. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a simple treat, this cheesecake is sure to impress and brighten up any gathering.

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Ingredients
- 200g granita biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 Tbsp powdered gelatine
- 500g cream cheese, room temperature, chopped
- 1 cup lemon curd (How to Make Lemon Curd)
- 300ml thickened cream
- ⅓ cup caster sugar
Meringue:
- 4 egg whites
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- ⅓ cup passionfruit pulp
- Extra 2 Tbsp lemon curd, for drizzling
Method
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- Invert the base of a 21cm round springform pan (base measures 20cm). Grease and line the base and sides with baking paper.
- Place biscuits in a food processor and process until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and process until combined. Press into the base of the prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
Cheesecake Filling
- To make filling; sprinkle gelatine over ¼ cup warm water in a small heatproof jug. Stir to combine. Microwave on high for 10 seconds or until dissolved. Cool slightly.
- Place cream cheese and caster sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until smooth. Add cooled gelatine mixture and ¾ cup of curd. Beat on low until combined. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Whip cream until soft peaks form. Add whipped cream to the bowl of cream cheese and curd, and fold in until evenly combined. Dollop the remaining ¼ cup of curd over the top of the mixture and use a large spoon to swirl lightly. Spoon cheesecake mix over biscuit base and smooth surface. Cover and refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight until firm.
Meringue Top
- To make meringue; place egg whites and sugar in a large heatproof glass bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Use a hand beater to beat the mixture for about 5 minutes or until glossy soft peaks form.
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and discard baking paper. Place cheesecake on a serving plate. Spoon meringue over the top of the cheesecake, making swirls and peaks in the meringue. Use a kitchen blow torch to singe the meringue.
- Combine passionfruit pulp with extra lemon curd. Spoon over meringue allowing it to pool in meringue crevices. Serve.
Notes
- Smooth sides of cheesecake with a warm wet metal spatula.
- Store any leftover cheesecake in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap for 4 days or freezer and serve frozen.
- Use a hot, damp, straight-bladed knife to cut into wedges, wiping the knife clean between each slice.
Nutrition Per Serve
- 215g Serving size
- 3170kJ 758kcal Energy
- 10g Protein
- 46g Total fat
- 29g Saturated fat
- 80g Carbs (total)
- 69g Carbs (sugar)
- 320mg Sodium
- 2g Fibre
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