Keto Lemon Lush Dessert

Ingredients

Bottom crust layer:

• 2 tbsp Butter softened
• 1/4 cup sugar substitute, I use this brand
• 1 tsp vanilla extract, I use this brand
• 1 Egg
• 3/4 cup almond flour, I use this brand
• pinch salt, I use this brand
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Second layer

• 8 oz Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar substitute (or to taste), I use this brand
• 2 tsp Lemon Extract (or to taste), I use this brand
• 1/4 cup Sour Cream
• 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

Third lemon layer:

• 6 tbsp Butter softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar substitute (or to taste), I use this brand
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Egg Yolks
• 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum optional, I use this brand

Top whipped cream layer:

• 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar substitute (or to taste), I use this brand
• 1 tsp vanilla extract, I use this brand
• 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum optional, I use this brand

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. First, prepare the crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar substitute. Using an electric mixer beat until well-combined and fluffy. Add the vanilla and egg and mix again. Then add the almond flour and salt. Mix until everything is incorporated.
3. Add chopped walnuts and transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Bake for 10-15 minutes or just until the edges begin to brown.
4. Set it aside to completely cool before assembling the dessert.
5. While the crust is baking begin to prepare the lemon layer.
6. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar substitute with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
7. Add the eggs, one at a time while mixing on low speed, then add yolks. Continue to beat on low for another minute or two. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
8. Then add the lemon juice and continue to beat on low speed until incorporated. At this point, you are going to think that I have to lead you astray. The mixture will look lumpy and broken, but keep going.
9. Transfer the mixture to a medium sized saucepan and place over low heat. Whisk until the mixture is heated through and no longer has a curdled appearance.
10. Increase the heat to medium and stir constantly, using a rubber spatula being sure to also scrape the bottom and sides of the saucepan, until the mixture thickened to a pudding-like texture.
11. Remove from heat, sprinkle the Xanthan Gum on top and whisk it into the lemon mixture.
12. Transfer the mixture to a dish and place it in the fridge to cool before assembling the dessert.
13. While the crust and the lemon layer are chilling, prepare the second layer: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Neufchatel cheese and the powdered sugar substitute. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined then add the Lemon extract and sour cream. Beat again until well combined, then add the heavy cream and continue mixing until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
14. Next, prepare the whipped cream layer by combining the heavy cream, powdered sugar substitute, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture has nearly doubled in size and formed soft peaks. Sprinkle with the xantham gum and continue beating until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
15. To assemble the dessert, top the cooled crust with the second Neufchatel cheese layer, smoothing into an even flat layer. Top the Neufchatel layer with the completely cooled lemon layer and smooth. Lastly, top with the whipped cream layer.
16. Chill until ready to eat.

This article and recipe adapted from this site