Ingredients

Scale

(Serves 12)

Crust (GF “Oreo” style):

1½ cups gluten-free chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Kinn To Go Chocolate Sandwich Cookies—you love GF!)
3 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
1 tbsp granulated monk fruit sweetener (optional—you love blood sugar friendly!)

Lemon cream cheese layer:

16 oz (2 blocks) full-fat cream cheese, softened (you love cream cheese!)
½ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 tbsp—you love citrus!)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract

Whipped topping:

1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
2 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener
Optional: ½ tsp lemon zest

Garnish:

Extra cookie crumbs
Lemon slices or zest
Fresh berries (you love berries!)

Instructions

1. Make crust:

Crush GF chocolate cookies into fine crumbs (food processor or bag + rolling pin).
Mix with melted butter and optional sweetener. Press firmly into bottom of 9×13″ dish. Chill 10 min.

2. Make lemon layer:

Beat cream cheese, powdered sweetener, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy (~3 min). Spread evenly over crust.

3. Whip topping:

In a cold bowl, beat heavy cream and sweetener until stiff peaks form. Fold in lemon zest (if using). Spread gently over lemon layer.

4. Chill & serve:

Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight). Garnish with cookie crumbs, lemon, and berries before serving.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use room-temp cream cheese—prevents lumps in filling.
✅ Chill bowl & beaters—ensures cream whips properly.
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Monk fruit = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 5g per serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ GF chocolate cookies vary—choose <3g net carbs/serving
→ Already compliant with smart swaps!
✅ Make ahead:
→ Keeps 5 days refrigerated or 1 month frozen
→ Freeze without garnish; add fresh before serving

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 5 days | Freezer: 1 month
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a potluck showstopper
→ For brunch or summer parties
→ With extra berries for color contrast

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving):