Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200g) Super-fine Almond Flour
- 1/4 cup (48g) Powdered Erythritol
- 6 tbsp (85g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 16 oz (450g) Full-fat Cream Cheese, softened
- 120g Monk fruit blend
- 1 cup (240ml) Heavy Whipping Cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Liquid Stevia
Instructions:
- Combine 200g almond flour, 48g powdered sweetener, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a medium bowl. Note: Mixing dry ingredients first ensures even distribution of the salt.
- Stir in 85g melted butter and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until it looks like wet sand.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of your 9 inch pie plate. Note: A flat bottomed cup helps achieve a uniform, compressed thickness.
- Freeze the crust for 10 minutes until it feels solid and cold to the touch.
- Beat 240ml cold heavy cream in a chilled bowl until stiff, upright peaks form.
- Whisk 450g softened cream cheese and 120g monk fruit blend in a separate bowl until the mixture is silky and light.
- Slowly drizzle in 120ml lemon juice, 2 tbsp zest, and 1 tsp liquid stevia on low speed. Note: Adding liquid slowly prevents the fat from breaking or curdling.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture using a silicone spatula until no white streaks remain.
- Pour the filling into the frozen crust and smooth the surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until the center jiggles only slightly when shaken.