Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 3 h
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

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

PREP TIME 20m	COOK TIME 2h40m	TOTAL TIME 3h
YIELD 10

Instructions

Base: Combine biscuit crumbs and butter and press firmly into base of a springform pan. Refrigerate until firm.
Filling: Beat cheese until smooth, add condensed milk, lemon rind, lemon juice, and egg yolks and beat until smooth.
Pour over base and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours or until firm to touch.
Meringue: Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until dissolved.
Spread evenly over filling.
Preheat the grill to high heat and cook for 4 - 5 minutes, checking regularly or until meringue browns.
Allow to cool, then refrigerate until required.