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Heavenly Lemon Raspberry Meringue Cheesecake

A luscious cheesecake with tangy lemon and raspberry layers 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 sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

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 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
  3. Pour half the batter over crust. Scatter raspberries evenly, then top with remaining batter. Bake 45 minutes.
  4. For meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until stiff.
  5. Spread meringue over cooled cheesecake. Broil 2-3 minutes until golden. Chill 4 hours before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.