Lemon Meringue Cheesecake: A Dessert Lover’s Dream

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

¼ cup sour cream

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Curd:

½ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

½ cup granulated sugar

3 large egg yolks

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

For the Meringue:

4 large egg whites

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract