🍋🍰 A zesty, creamy dream come true! This cheesecake combines a luscious lemon-infused cheesecake base, a bright lemon curd layer, and a fluffy toasted meringue topping. Perfect for lemon lovers!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

⅓ cup granulated sugar

6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Lemon Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

½ cup sour cream

2 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Curd Layer:

3 large eggs

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed

For the Meringue Topping:

3 large egg whites

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust: