Name: Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 250 g sweet plain biscuits crushed; 125 g butter melted; 250 g cream cheese; 440 g condensed milk; 2 egg yolks; 2 tsp lemon rind grated; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 egg whites; 1/2 cup caster sugar

by elbaima Last updated on 07/09/2019

A twist on the usual lemon meringue pie. - elbaima

Ingredients

250 g sweet plain biscuits crushed
125 g butter melted

Filling

250 g cream cheese
440 g condensed milk
2 egg yolks
2 tsp lemon rind grated
1/4 cup lemon juice

Meringue

3 egg whites
1/2 cup caster sugar

Method

Step 1

Base: Combine biscuit crumbs and butter and press firmly into base of a springform pan. Refrigerate until firm.
Step 2

Filling: Beat cheese until smooth, add condensed milk, lemon rind, lemon juice, and egg yolks and beat until smooth.
Step 3

Pour over base and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours or until firm to touch.
Step 4

Meringue: Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until dissolved.
Step 5

Spread evenly over filling.
Step 6

Preheat the grill to high heat and cook for 4 - 5 minutes, checking regularly or until meringue browns.
Step 7

Allow to cool, then refrigerate until required.

Equipment

1 20cm springform pan

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Editor's note: We subbed out the 2 egg yolks in the filling and replaced them with 2 tsp gelatin powder and 1 tbs boiling water. Step 2 - Filling: Place the boiling water in a small bowl and sprinkle over the gelatin, stir well until dissolved. Beat cheese until smooth, add condensed milk, lemon rind, lemon juice, and gelatin mixture and beat until smooth.

Use slightly green lemons for this dessert as it helps the mixture to set firmly.

Can be made a day ahead.