By daily 
Zesty Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Β½ cup melted butter
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
3 large eggs
Β½ cup lemon juice
1 cup sour cream
Β½ cup heavy cream
4 egg whites
Β½ cup sugar
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1. Preheat oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan for the crust.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, sour cream, and heavy cream.
5. Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
6. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
7. Spread meringue over the cheesecake and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until meringue is golden.
8. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy ππ