User login

Home

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Mon, 2006-07-03 21:51 by Tammy   Tags:
Recipe Name: 
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Picture: 
lemonmeringuecheesecakeban2.jpg
Description: 

Creamy lemon cheesecake pie topped with whipped cream or meringue rivals lemon meringue pie

Yield: 

8 servings

Ingredients: 

12 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz sour cream
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
2 T fresh lemon juice
Zest of one lemon
one 9-inch graham cracker pie crust (You can make your own by combining 1 c graham cracker crumbs, 2 T sugar, and 4 T melted butter)
Whipped cream, for topping

Instructions: 

1. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and eggs. Add lemon juice and zest, and beat until smooth.

2. Pour into pie crust and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

3. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Top with whipped topping to serve.

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Preparation Time: 

20 minutes

Cooking Time: 

45 minutes

Tammy's Review: 

This lemon cheesecake is one of my favorites. It is a quick and easy dessert that tastes just as good as lemon meringue pie, in my opinion... without even half the work or mess! This was the first cheesecake I ever made. If you like lemon meringue pie, or lemon cheesecakes, you will love this recipe! 10/10

Average vote based on 5 reviews.
9.8
out of 10
User Reviews
9
out of 10
Yummy!

I made this recently for a fundraiser that was cancelled, so my family was lucky enough to eat it ourselves. While I adore cheesecake, and love anything with lemon, this wasn't as lemony as I hoped. My family thought it was great though! I made my own crust using gingersnap cookies and will add a lot more lemon zest next time to make it perfect. I DO love how simple and fast it was to make.


by Dana on Fri, 2009-12-11 12:10
10
out of 10
lemony

Very lemony- I love lemon flavor. Really good and easy!


by Bethanie on Thu, 2008-01-24 15:57
10
out of 10
10/10

When Joshua asked me to try this I thought, "How can he say this tastes like lemon meringue pie? NO cheesecake can even compare to lemon meringue pie!!"

However, after trying it I must say that I am very impressed! It did taste like lemon meringue pie--even to someone as picky as me about pie! This is a must-try!!


by Bonnie on Sun, 2006-07-16 13:50
10
out of 10
FAUX lemon meringue pie is quick and easy and has a ton of flavor (10/10)

I love lemon meringue pie. But there is a problem: It is a ton of work to make and has a ton of sugar. This recipe is not only easy to make, but it has a lot less sugar--and is really creamy too! This recipe is very flavorful--so much so you will be surprised you are not eating a lemon pie filling.

And if whipped cream wont cut it for the toppping, pull out a meringue recipe and toss it on for a REAL Faux Lemon meringue pie!


by Joshua on Wed, 2006-07-05 13:36
10
out of 10
Wonderful lemon dessert!

Please see my full review above! Thanks! ~Tammy


by Tammy on Mon, 2006-07-03 22:50

Using our Amazon.com search boxes when making purchases helps support this site. Thanks for your support!