Layers of whipped cream, tart lemon curd, cream cheese and a pecan shortbread crust combine to create a lush, silky lemon dessert. Perfect for potlucks and large gatherings, this low carb lemon lush is large enough to feed a crowd.

I?ve told you all before that I love a good lemony dessert, the bright citrus flavors really wake-up my tastebuds. And lemon desserts, like this low carb lemon lush, are the perfect refreshing finish to warm weather days.
What is Lemon Lush" (Hint: it’s delicious)
Lemon lush is a layered dessert, a citrus version if you will, of Chocolate Lasagna. Traditionally, its made with a buttery flour and pecan shortbread crust. A sweet layer of cream cheese lays in between the shortbread and tangy lemon pudding. A layer of whipped topping sits on top of the lemon pudding layer, completing the dessert. While the traditional version of a lemon lush is delicious, it is definitely not low carb and loaded. My low carb lemon lush is sugar-free and allows you to enjoy all the bright flavors and luscious textures of the traditional version without all the carbs!
Instead of using sugar-laden processed ingredients, my low carb version uses predominately whole foods. The low carb shortbread crust is prepared from almond flour and pecans instead of flour and butter. I replace the packaged lemon pudding with a deliciously tangy homemade lemon curd. And who wants Cool Whip when homemade whipped cream is so easy to make"
NOTE: Preparing the lemon lush i...