"J Dub's Lemon Meringue Cheesecake is the perfect combination of lemon icebox pie and cheesecake. And, the steps are simple to follow!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs (I use 2 boxes of Central Market Pure Butter Shortbread Cookies). Place cookies in a ziplock bag and crush. They are so buttery and they crush easily.
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1/4 cup of butter, melted
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3 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup white sugar
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4 eggs, room temperature
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a little more than 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (usually the juice of two large lemons)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 lemon, zested
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You can purchase the store bought version, however homemade lemon curd is super simple and is worth a try before you pick up ready made. You can get that recipe here.
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4 egg whites (allow to stand at room temperature so that you get a big, fluffy meringue)
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1 completely clean glass or metal bowl