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    Home » Low-Carb Desserts » Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Last updated: May 20, 2023 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    Quickly mixed in the food processor, this keto pumpkin cheesecake is truly easy to make.

    With a prep time of 15 minutes and about 30 minutes in the oven, the only challenging part is waiting for it to set and firm up in the fridge!

    A slice of keto pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipped cream.

    I adore cheesecake! I make keto cheesecake, microwave cheesecake, crustless ricotta cake, keto mini cheesecakes, and mini chocolate cheesecakes.

    I also make cheesecake-inspired desserts such as cheesecake-stuffed strawberries and keto cheesecake bites.

    In the fall, I love making this keto pumpkin cheesecake. The pumpkin adds wonderful flavor and color to the cake.

    In fact, I often make this cake on Thanksgiving alongside my keto pumpkin pie because not everyone likes the soft texture and heavily spiced flavor of pumpkin pie. This cheesecake is the perfect solution.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storing Leftovers
    • More Pumpkin Recipes
    • Recipe Card

    Ingredients

    Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this cake. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below.

    • Cream cheese: Make sure it's soft. You can remove it from the fridge a couple of hours ahead of time, or cube it and microwave it for 20 seconds.
    • Canned pumpkin: Use pure unsweetened pumpkin puree and not sweetened pumpkin pie filling. A can of pumpkin puree contains 1 ¾ cups of pumpkin. I intentionally use ¾ cup in this recipe, which leaves me with 1 cup to use in other recipes.
    • Granulated sweetener: I usually use erythritol in this recipe.
    • Flavorings: Vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Make sure the cinnamon is fresh.
    • Coconut flour: It's extremely absorbent, so do measure it carefully. It can be overdrying if used in excess. It helps set the cake and prevent the deep cracks typical of cheesecakes from forming. The cake might still wrinkle a bit on top, but in my experience, it won't have deep cracks.
    • Eggs: I use large eggs in most of my recipes, this one included. They should be at room temperature - remove them from the fridge a couple of hours ahead of time, or submerge them in warm (not hot) water to warm them up.

    Variations

    • I've made this cake successfully with Neufchatel cream cheese, which is essentially reduced-fat cream cheese. So that's an option if you'd like to give it a try.
    • You can use pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon, but then use less of it - just one teaspoon.
    • Another tasty option, if you like the combination of pumpkin and chocolate, is to mix ½ cup of dark chocolate chips into the batter. Do it by hand, though, not in the food processor.

    Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Instructions

    Making this cake is truly easy. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

    • You simply process the ingredients, except for the eggs, in your food processor. (Photo 1).
    • Now, add the eggs and pulse to combine. Don't over-mix! You don't want to introduce too much air into the batter. (Photo 2).
    • Pour the mixture into a well-greased 9-inch pie plate. You can also use a smaller (8-inch) pie plate or a nonstick 8-inch springform pan. I've always baked this cake in a pie plate because I tend to serve it on Thanksgiving and it just seems appropriate. (Photo 3).
    • Bake the cake until nearly set but still jiggly, 30-40 minutes at 350°F. (Photo 4).
    • Cool the cake completely on the counter, then cover and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before cutting and serving. (Photos 5-6).
    A six-photo collage showing the steps for making a keto pumpkin cheesecake.

    Expert Tips

    1. How long you bake the cake will largely depend on the pan you use and on your oven. In my old oven, using an 8-inch pan, it needed 40 minutes. In my new oven, which I believe is more accurate, and when using a 9-inch pan, it needs just 30 minutes.
    2. When you cut the cake, since it's quite dense, dip your knife in hot water and wipe it dry between slices. This will help prevent the knife from sticking and tearing the cake.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I omit the coconut flour?

    I haven't tried making this cake without the coconut flour - I like using it. It helps prevent the deep cracks that sometimes happen when you remove a cheesecake from the oven. I do believe the cake should be fine without it, but I haven't actually tried that.

    What pan should I use when baking a keto pumpkin cheesecake?

    You can bake this cake in an 8-inch or a 9-inch pan. A 9-inch pan will produce a flatter cake as shown in the video and in the photo collage above. A smaller pan will produce a taller cake, as shown in the other photos on this page. Both are excellent!

    Can I use stevia instead of erythritol?

    I almost always bake with stevia. But in this particular recipe, the erythritol works much better. So I recommend using it or any other granulated sweetener that equals ½ cup of sugar.

    Serving Suggestions

    This cake is excellent just as it is. Sometimes I dust it with a bit of powdered sweetener to make it look prettier.

    You can also top it with a dollop of keto whipped cream. And if you like the flavor combination of pumpkin and chocolate, you can top it with chocolate whipped cream.

    Storing Leftovers

    You can keep the leftover in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days. Remove them from the fridge an hour before serving them.

    Keto pumpkin cheesecake served on a white plate.

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    Keto pumpkin cheesecake topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
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    Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake

    It takes just a few minutes to mix this keto pumpkin cheesecake right in your food processor!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Rest time6 hours hrs
    Total Time6 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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    Ingredients

    • 16 oz cream cheese softened
    • ¾ cup canned pumpkin (183 grams)
    • ½ cup granulated sweetener (I use erythritol)
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
    • 2 large eggs

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9-inch pie plate with butter.
    • In a food processor, add the cream cheese, pumpkin, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and coconut flour. Process until blended, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
    • Add the eggs and process just until blended. Don't overmix. 
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate.
    • Bake until the cake isn't liquid anymore but is still a bit jiggly, 30-35 minutes.
    • Transfer the cake to a cooling rack and cool to room temperature, for about 2 hours. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing.
    • To slice the cake, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean. Dip it again after each slice. This will help you cut the cake into neat slices. 

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    Notes

    The cream cheese and the eggs should be at room temperature. You can take them out of the fridge a couple of hours ahead of time. Or cube the cream cheese and microwave it for 20 minutes, and submerge the eggs in a bowl of warm (not hot) water. 
    How long you bake the cake will largely depend on the pan you use and on your oven. In my old oven, using an 8-inch pan, it needed 40 minutes (you can see how tall the cake was in the photos). In the new one, which I believe is more accurate, and when using a 9-inch pan, it needs just 30 minutes - you can see it's flatter in the video. Both are excellent, so it's really up to you which pan you use. Just remember to start checking after 30 minutes and try not to over-bake. 
    You can keep the leftover in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 5 days. Remove them from the fridge an hour before serving them.
     

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    Nutrition per Serving

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
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    About the Author

    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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    1. justin

      September 19, 2023 at 2:31 pm

      Can you sub honey or maple syrup as a sweetener? If so, please suggest proportions.

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      • Vered DeLeeuw

        September 19, 2023 at 4:21 pm

        Unfortunately, you can't. This recipe doesn't work with a liquid sweetener.

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