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Frosty Meringue Cheesecake

Frosty Meringue Cheesecake
My take on the ultimate comfort dessert - a rich and creamy cheesecake perched on a bed of crunchy meringue, finished with a flourish of whipped cream, sliced banana and a drizzle of decadent chocolate sauce. It's a sweet treat that never goes out of style, perfect for satisfying your cravings any time of the year. This heavenly dessert is sure to become a favorite in your household, just like it has in mine.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 3 cups (720g) meringue crumbs
  • 300g (10.6 oz) fresh cheese (such as ricotta or cottage cheese)
  • 2 cups (475ml) heavy whipping cream (1 cup or 240ml may be used for lighter consistency)
  • 6 large eggs (3 egg yolks and 3 egg whites)
  • 15 digestive biscuits
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla sugar
Instructions

1. Finely crush the digestive biscuits in a food processor or blender to create a fine crumb

2. Line an oblong springform pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent the cheesecake from sticking

3. In a large mixing bowl whisk the egg yolks 4 large egg yolks, granulated sugar 200g or 7 ounces, and vanilla sugar 10g or 0.4 ounces until light and fluffy

4. Mash the bananas 3-4 ripe bananas with a fork and fold them into the egg yolk mixture

5. Add the fresh cheese 250g or 8.8 ounces and mix until well combined

6. In a separate bowl whip the heavy whipping cream 250ml or 8.4 fluid ounces until stiff peaks form

7. Fold the whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture until no white streaks remain

8. In another bowl whip the egg whites 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form

9. Fold the meringue crumbs into the egg whites until well combined

10. Gradually add the meringue mixture to the egg yolk mixture folding gently until no white streaks remain

11. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top

12. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or overnight at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or 39 degrees Fahrenheit

13. Remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before serving to allow it to thaw slightly at room temperature around 20 degrees Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit

14. Top with whipped cream sliced banana meringue crumbs and drizzle with chocolate sauce if desired

15. Serve immediately and enjoy

Tools
  • springform pan
  • food processor
  • blender
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • fork
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • aluminum foil

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