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Heavenly Lemon Raspberry Meringue Cheesecake

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A luscious cheesecake with a tangy lemon and raspberry swirl, topped with fluffy meringue.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
  • 3 large 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 and melted butter, press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
  3. Pour filling over crust. Drop spoonfuls of raspberry preserves and swirl with a knife.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until center is set. Cool completely.
  5. For meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Spread meringue over cooled cheesecake. Use a torch to brown the meringue before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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