Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Cookie Cups Recipe
A zesty, creamy dream come true! This Triple Lemon Meringue Cheesecake combines a luscious lemon-infused cheesecake base, a bright lemon curd layer, and a fluffy, toasted meringue topping. Perfect for lemon lovers looking for a show-stopping dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake:
- 24 oz (675g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Curd:
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Bake Time: 1 hour
- Cooling & Chill Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Kcal: 450 kcal per serving
- Servings: 12
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
