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Ultra-indulgent Lemon Cheesecake 100% Lemon

Recipe by JustInCooking

A creamy lemon cheesecake on a crunchy base of Breton crackers and speculoos, topped with a silky lemon curd and crowned with a French meringue browned with a torch. Ideal for lemon lovers.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
7h 13m
Prep
1h
Cook
59m
Cleanup
9h 12m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$21.25
Per serving:$2.66

Critical Success Points

  • Achieve a homogeneous biscuit base dough without over‑mixing.
  • Bake the cheesecake at 160°C for exactly 1 hour.
  • Let the lemon curd cool to 38‑39°C before adding the butter.
  • Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and incorporate the sugar correctly.
  • Brown the meringue with the torch without burning it.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (160°C) with kitchen gloves.
  • The lemon curd is very hot during cooking; avoid burns.
  • Use the torch at a safe distance; do not direct the flame toward the eyes.

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