Lemon Blueberry Burnt Basque Cheesecake

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Prep Time
1 hr. 30 min.
Cook Time
40 min.
Yield
12
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This showstopping dessert will be the highlight of your springtime gatherings! The vibrant lemon flavor and pillowy meringue topping create an elegant treat that will have your guests asking for seconds.

Ingredients

Cheesecake

3 - 8 oz. blocks cream cheese, softened (ensure they're at room temperature)

1 cup granulated sugar

3 Eggland's Best eggs, large (room temperature)

1 tbsp vanilla

1.5 tbsp all purpose flour

1 tsp corn starch

1.5 cups heavy cream

2 tbsp lemon juice

Zest of an entire lemon (about 1 tablespoon)

Meringue

4 Eggland's Best eggs, large (egg whites only)

1 cup granulated sugar

Blueberry Sauce

1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

2 tbsp granulated sugar

Preparation

Cheesecake

  1. Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla in food processor.
  2. Scrape sides between pulses until well mixed.
  3. Add cornstarch, flour, heavy cream, lemon juice and zest.
  4. Pulse just until ingredients come together.
  5. Transfer to parchment lined loaf pan and bake at 450°F for 30 minutes.
  6. Let cool completely overnight.

Meringue

  1. Beat egg whites until foamy, gradually add sugar and whip to stiff glossy peaks.
  2. Chill until assembly.

Blueberry Sauce Instructions

  1. Gently mash blueberries with sugar in saucepan. Simmer briefly then cool fully.

Decorate

  1. Top cooled cheesecake with blueberry sauce and meringue. Torch meringue until golden brown for a stunning finish!

Nutrition

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Information per Serving
Serving Size 1
Calories 733
Fat 15g
Saturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 82.4mg
Sodium 71mg
Carbohydrates 37.7g
Dietary Fiber .5g
Protein 3.5g

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