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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Bars: A Zesty Twist on a Classic Favorite


  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 4 hours (including cooling and chilling)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Bars are a modern twist on the classic lemon meringue pie. Instead of the traditional pie crust, these bars feature a biscuit base, offering a delightful crunch that complements the creamy cheesecake filling and the tangy lemon curd. The meringue topping, toasted to perfection, adds a light and airy finish to each bite.


Ingredients

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Lemon curd

  • 4 egg yolks
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 100 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 90 g unsalted butter

Biscuit base

  • 200 g digestive biscuits or graham crackers
  • 20 g brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 100 g melted butter

Cheesecake layer

  • 360 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 75 g sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 30 g sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 170 g whipping cream (whipped to stiff peaks)

Swiss meringue topping

  • 2 egg whites
  • 100 g sugar

Instructions

1. Make lemon curd:

  • Set up a double boiler. Whisk yolks, sugar, zest, and lemon juice in a heatproof bowl.
  • Place over simmering water and whisk continuously until thickened (5–8 mins).
  • Remove from heat, whisk in butter until smooth.
  • Cover with cling film touching the surface and chill.

2. Prepare biscuit base:

  • Blend biscuits, sugar, and zest into fine crumbs.
  • Add melted butter and mix until it holds together.
  • Press into a lined 7″ pan and chill for 10 minutes.

3. Make cheesecake layer:

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and zest; mix until sugar dissolves.
  • Add lemon juice, sour cream, and vanilla; mix well.
  • Fold in whipped cream gently to keep it airy.
  • Spread half over the base, swirl in lemon curd, then top with remaining cheesecake mix and more curd. Chill overnight.

4. Make meringue:

  • In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until sugar dissolves.
  • Whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  • Spread over set cheesecake and toast with a blowtorch.

Notes

Zesty, creamy, and topped with fluffy meringue—these bars bring sunshine to every bite! Chill well before slicing for clean, beautiful layers.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Bars