Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Recipe

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake


Ingredients
2 cups Chessman or shortbread cookie crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Lemon Meringue 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lemon, zested
4 egg whites
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
1 1/2 cups lemon curd
INGREDIENTS FOR LEMON CURD
1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup (69g) sugar
4 egg yolks
3 tbsp (42g) salted butter

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine all the ingredients in a double boiler (or in a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water). Heat while whisking constantly until mixture thickens and reaches 160 degrees, or coats the back of a spoon.
2. Pour the lemon curd into a heat proof bowl, cover with clear wrap pressed onto the the top of the curd to avoid a film developing, and refrigerate until cold.
3. Serve with your desired treat. Lemon curd is best when well covered and consumed within 1-2 weeks.

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl until evenly combined; press into the bottom of a 9-inch pan (spring form works great)
Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest into cream cheese mixture, scraping bottom and sides of the bowl. Spread mixture over cookie crust in the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until almost set in the center, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 3 to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Beat egg whites in a bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form; add 1/4 cup sugar and cream of tartar and beat until stiff, but not dry, peaks form.
Spread lemon curd over cheesecake. Mound whipped egg whites over the curd, sealing around all the edges.
Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Chill uncovered in refrigerator, about 1 hour.

This cheesecake will take about 5 hours and it's worth it!

Quick desserts you can make with boxed cake mix

If you've fallen victim to the 10 for $10 boxed cake mix sales like the rest of the world, here are a few desserts you can make.


FUNFETTI STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

1 cup Funfetti cake mix
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup heavy cream, plus more for whipped cream
Rainbow jimmies (optional)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Rainbow nonpareils (optional)
Fresh strawberries, sliced

1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk the cake mix, flour and baking powder in a large bowl until combined. Add the heavy cream and stir until a sticky dough forms. Stir in extra rainbow jimmies, if desired.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick disk. Cut into circles using a glass or cookie cutter. Re-roll scrap and cut out more circles until you have 6.
4. Dunk each biscuit in the melted butter, flipping to coat both sides, and transfer to the baking sheet. Top with rainbow nonpareils, if desired. Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Let cool slightly.
5. Meanwhile, beat some heavy cream (with sugar + vanilla, if desired) until soft-peaks form for the filling.
6. Gently split the biscuits in half and fill with the whipped cream and strawberries.


LEMON POUND CAKE COOKIES
1 box lemon cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp baking powder

ICING:
2 cups confectioners sugar-sifted
3 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla (optional-cuts the tart of the lemon a bit)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and baking powder (consistency will be very thick). Drop in teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes (cookies should still look soft and should not brown).

For the icing: In a separate bowl, sift confectioners sugar and add lemon juice one tsp at a time then add vanilla. Whisk until icing forms that is thin enough for drizzling. You can add more lemon juice to make it thinner. Drizzle over cooled cookies.


Chocolate Cake Mix Waffles (only 4 Ingredients)

1 (16.5 oz) pkg Devil's Food Chocolate Cake Mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs

Instructions
Preheat a waffle iron (I recommend using medium heat). Prepare batter according to directions on package.
Spray waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour amount listed from waffle iron manufactures instructions into waffle iron and cook according to time listed on instructions.
Serve warm with a Nutella Sauce:
Whisk together 3/4 cup Nutella with 4 Tbsp milk (or more to thin as desired) until smooth. Warm in microwave if desired. Drizzle over waffles.
For extra WOW top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.



CINNAMON ROLL WAFFLES

Vanilla cake mix
1 stick butter
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla


Vanilla frosting
1 stick butter
1/4 cup water

For the Cinnamon/Sugar Swirl: 1⁄4 cup sugar and 1⁄4 cup cinnamon (to top the waffle dough before cooking and to sprinkle over the vanilla drizzle on top of the cooked waffles)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat your waffle iron to low-medium heat.
Make your cake mix according to the package instructions, adding in the vanilla with the eggs and milk. Allow the waffle mix to rest for a few minutes. Set aside.
Make your frosting according to the package instructions.
Before cooking each waffle, spray nonstick spray on either side of the waffle iron to prevent your cake waffle from sticking.
Gently pour your batter onto the waffle iron. While the batter is still wet on the griddle surface, sprinkle a small amount of your cinnamon sugar mixture. You can spoon a tiny bit more dough on top to try to swirl your cinnamon-sugar within the waffle, just be careful not to over-fill your waffle iron.
Allow to cook through in the waffle iron. Cooking these cake mix waffles will also need a few more minutes than typical waffles to cook because the cake batter is more dense. Just keep watching your waffles and remove carefully with a spatula once the top appears golden brown.

Drizzle your frosting on each individual waffle and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon-sugar on top.

NOTE: Be sure not to over-fill your waffle iron. Because this is cake dough, it puffs up quite a bit with contact to heat.

FROSTING DRIZZLE TRICK: Using a spatula, scrape some of your frosting into one corner of a zip top bag. Hold the corner of the bag and use the other hand to twit the top until your frosting is all in one corner. Snip the end of the bag at that corner and gently squeeze to pipe your frosting drizzle on your waffles. Instead of piping cool frosting, you could also microwave a small amount of your frosting in a microwave-safe bowl for about 15+ seconds and using a spoon, drizzle the warm frosting onto your waffles.

elevator speech (elevator pitch)

How to use value-based language to advocate for library services to children & families


An elevator speech is a clear, brief message or “commercial” about you. It communicates who you are, what you're looking for and how you can benefit a company or organization. It's typically about 30 seconds, the time it takes people to ride from the top to the bottom of a building in an elevator.


The 30 Second Elevator Speech
An elevator speech is a clear, brief message or “commercial” about you. It communicates who you are,
what you’re looking for and how you can benefit a company or organization. It’s typically about 30
seconds, the time it takes people to ride from the top to the bottom of a building in an elevator. (The
idea behind having an elevator speech is that you are prepared to share this information with anyone, at
anytime, even in an elevator.) At a career fair, you can use your speech to introduce yourself to
employers. It is important to have your speech memorized and practiced. Rehearse your 30 second
elevator speech with a friend or in front of a mirror. The important thing is to practice it OUT LOUD. You
want it to sound natural. Get comfortable with what you have to say so you can breeze through it when
the time comes.
This elevator speech is:
•absolutely not longer than 25 to 30 seconds
•or - in words - approximately 80 to 90 words
•or - in sentences - 8 tot 10 sentences
A SAMPLE ELEVATOR SPEECH OUTLINE
These 10 speech topics will help to write a carefully planned and prepared presentation that grabs
attention and says a lot in a few words. This format suggestion helps you to avoid creating a sales pitch.
Use each idea to write one short powerful sentence.
ABOUT YOU
1. Smile to your counterpart, and open with a statement or question that grabs attention: a hook that
prompt your listener to ask questions.
2. Tell who you are: describe you and your company.
3. Tell what you do and show enthusiasm.
WHAT DO YOU OFFER
4. Tell what problems have solved or contributions you have made.
5. Offer a vivid example.
6. Tell why you are interested in your listener.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS
7. Tell what very special service, product or solutions you can offer him or her.
8. What are the advantages of working with you? In what do you differ from competative companies?
HOW DO YOU DO IT
9. Give a concrete example or tell a short story, show your uniqueness and provide illustrations on how
you work.
CALL FOR ACTION
10. What is the most wanted response after your elevator speech? Do you want a business card, a
referral or an appointment for a presentation after your elevator speech?
OTHER BUSINESS QUESTIONS
These are other points, questions and business subjects you could ask yourself:
•Who is your target?
•How large is your market volume?
•How do you make profits?
•What are the background, major milestones and achievements of your team?
•Who are your competitors, how do they solve a problem? What is your strenght and advantage
compared to them? What is your Unique Selling Proposition? Are there special patents or technology?
Do you have a special approach in client management? And so on.
CHECKLIST FOR FINETUNING
STEP 1: First write down all what comes up in your mind.
STEP 2: Then cut the jargon and details. Make strong short and powerful sentences. Eliminate
unnecessary words.
STEP 3: Connect the phrases to each other. Your elevator address has to flow natural and smoothly.
Don't rush.
STEP 4: Memorize key points and practice.
STEP 5: Have you really answered the key question of your listener: What's In It For Me?
STEP 6: Create different versions for different business situations of your elevator speech. Note them on
professional business cards. 
What information might you include in your elevator speech for a career fair? Consider sharing your
name, year in school, major skills and career goals. Include personal information only if it is relevant to
the work for which you are applying. Here are some examples to help you get started developing your
30 second elevator speech.
Examples:
Hi, my name is Samantha Atcheson, and I am a senior Environmental Sciences major. I’m looking for a
position that will allow me to use my research and analysis skills. Over the past few years, I’ve been
strengthening these skills through my work with a local watershed council on conservation strategies to
support water quality and habitats. Eventually, I’d like develop education programs on water
conservation awareness. I read that your organization is involved in water quality projects. Can you tell
me how someone with my experience may fit into your organization?
Nice to meet you, I’m Alex Biondo. I’m currently a senior and am studying Computer and Information
Science. I hope to become a computer programmer when I graduate. I’ve had a couple of internships
where I worked on several program applications with a project team. I enjoy developing computer
applications for simple business solutions. The position you have listed in UO-JobLink seems like it would
be a perfect fit for someone with my skills. I’d like to hear more about the type of project teams in your
organ.
Hi, my name is Brad. I am currently a sophomore student attending XYZ University in Wallapallooza,
Maparaza. In college I plan on majoring in business, specifically in the area of finance. This summer I did
an internship with the Groundhog Hedge Fund Group and I hope to work in my college’s credit union
when I return to school this fall. Ever since I can remember I have always had an interest in numbers and
I feel certain that this is something I want to do in my future career. Next summer I’m hoping to get
another internship learning more about how the international finanicial market operates. I also want a
career working with people since I enjoy assisting others with their finances and I had a blast this year
preparing a presentation as a team with a group of other students for my business management
introductory course.”
Here's how it could be adapted for a job-seeker:
• Who am I? (introduce yourself) -- No change
• What business am I in? -- What field or industry am I in?
• What group of people do I service? (be specific -- do you have a niche?) -- What position am I in?
In what capacity do I serve?
• What is my USP (Unique Selling Proposition)? What makes me different from the competition? -
- No change
• What benefits do my customers derive from my services? -- What benefits can employers derive
from skills, based on my proven accomplishments?
Similarly, in a job-hunting situation, the listener's tacit question may be "Why should I (or any employer)

hire you?"