Ingredients:
Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
1/3 cup sugar.
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
Cheesecake Filling:
24 ounces cream cheese, softened.
1 cup sugar.
3 large eggs, at room temperature.
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
2 teaspoons lemon zest.
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature.
Lemon Curd:
3 large eggs.
3/4 cup sugar.
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice.
6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter.
1 tablespoon lemon zest.
Meringue:
4 large egg whites, at room temperature.
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar.
1/2 cup sugar.
Instructions:
Step 1
First, preheat oven to 350°F, prepare crust, and bake for 10 mins.
Step 2
Then, mix filling ingredients, pour into crust, and bake for 45-50 mins.
Step 3
After that, make lemon curd, spread over baked cheesecake.
Step 4
Next, whip meringue until stiff peaks form and spread over the lemon curd.
Step 5
In this step, bake for 10-15 mins until golden brown.
Step 6
Finally, cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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