Make this rich, creamy keto pumpkin cheesecake with an almond flour crust. It is a simple, sugar-free fall dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
Author:amyrosewood
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:55 min
Total Time:7 hours 10 min
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup granulated keto sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit blend)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
3/4 cup granulated keto sweetener
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Prepare the crust: Mix the almond flour, 1/4 cup sweetener, and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the pumpkin puree, 3/4 cup sweetener, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed until the filling is smooth and fully combined. Do not overmix once the eggs are added.
Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the cooled almond flour crust.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
Turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. This slow cooling prevents cracking.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Cover the cheesecake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, let your cream cheese and eggs come to room temperature before mixing.
You can substitute the crust ingredients for a no-bake crust by chilling the mixture instead of baking it.
Serve this low carb pumpkin dessert plain or with a dollop of keto whipped cream.