Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the mini cheesecake pan.
- Crush Nilla wafers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.
- Press the crust mixture into the cavities of the mini cheesecake pan.
- Bake the crust for 5 minutes; then lower the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and egg.
- Fill each crust with the cheesecake batter and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Prepare meringue by warming egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar over simmering water; then beat until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble cheesecakes by adding lemon curd and topping with meringue.
- Torch the meringue until lightly browned before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is soft for a smooth filling. Skipping the chilling step can lead to a soft and runny cheesecake. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. If you don't have a kitchen torch, broil the meringue in the oven for a few minutes instead. Assembled cheesecakes are best eaten within a few hours after toasting the meringue.
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