Heavenly Lemon Raspberry Meringue Cheesecake 🍰🍋🧁 IngredientsCrust:1½ cups graham cracker crumbs¼ cup melted butter 🧈2 tbsp sugarCheesecake:24 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀1 cup granulated sugar3 large eggs 🥚½ cup sour cream2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋1 tbsp lemon zest1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup fresh raspberries 🍇Meringue:3 large egg whites 🥚½ cup granulated sugar¼ tsp cream of tartar👩🍳 Instructions🔥 Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix crust ingredients, press into springform pan, bake 8–10 mins, cool.🧀 Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Fold in raspberries gently.🍰 Pour filling onto crust. Bake 50–60 minutes until center is almost set.🥚 For meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, beating to stiff, glossy peaks.🍥 Spread meringue over hot cheesecake, creating peaks with a spatula. Bake 10 more minutes until meringue is golden. Cool, then chill several hours.
