This creamy keto pumpkin cheesecake is low-carb, refined sugar-free, and can be made into bars or slices. This tasty dessert is great for fall, Thanksgiving, or all year round!
I finally got around to posting these delicious keto pumpkin cheesecake bars just in time for Thanksgiving and fall. Keto desserts are my absolute favorite type of dishes to recipe test but are also the hardest. They require hours and hours of recipe testing to get the perfect texture and flavor but are well worth it in the end. If you or a loved one are on the keto diet or you know someone that that is, then this is the perfect dessert to make this Thanksgiving. They will thank you, and you can thank me later!
These cheesecakes are one of my favorite keto desserts because they DO NOT taste “keto”. My two daughters each had a slice and LOVED it without even realizing that it’s keto! The texture is fluffy and creamy and the flavor is spicy with a subtle sweetness.
There are two main components in this recipe that make this cheesecake keto.
The flour: Almond flour works great for keto desserts and is my favorite option and I highly recommend sticking with it. For this recipe, you can substitute the almond flour with ground walnuts to keep it keto, or easily replace it with whole wheat or all-purpose flour if you’d like.
The Sweetener: Keto sweeteners can be tricky and sometimes complicated. To keep things simple and delicious, I like to use Powdered Erythritol Sweetener. Powdered Swerve, powdered Xylitol or Lakanto Monkfruit sweetener are also good options and can be substituted with a 1:1 ratio.
To get the right texture and to ensure the batter mixes well, I suggest using the eggs and cream cheese at room temperature. If your cream cheese is still cold, microwave it for 15-20 seconds or until it is softened. After baking the cheesecake, cool in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours to ensure clean slices. Top with keto (or regular) whipped cream when you are ready to serve.

Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ingredients
Base:
- 2 Tbsp powdered Erythritol
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup almond flour or ground walnuts
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
Filling
- 2 cups (16 oz) cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered Erythritol
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or steamed pumpkin *see note
- 2 large Eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix *see note
Instructions
To make the base:
- Preheat oven to 325F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper or grease with butter; set aside.In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter and erythritol, mix until fully blended. Add almond flour and pumpkin spice; stir until combined.Transfer mixture to 8x8 pan and press evenly mixture on the bottom of the pan. Cook in the oven for 10 mins, then set aside to cool.
To make the filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and Erythritol until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, and spices. Beat together until well combined.
Pour into crust. Spread out evenly and bake for 40 minutes or until the edges are firm but the middle still jiggles slightly (it will appear dry completely across the top). Remove from the oven and let sit for 10-15 minutes then cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours before slicing.
Cristina
Does this freeze well?
Layla
Sorry we haven’t tried freezing it but I don’t think it would change the texture much!
Kristie
this today and i am sorry but it is aweful!
Jess
Hi there! This SouNds amazing! Would this still Be good if i prepared it 2 days before thanksgiving and kept it cool im cooleR. we drivE Out if state for tHanksgiving with the family
Layla
Yes. it tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a day or two! be sure to use lots of ice so it doesn’t get warm if using a cooler.
Bernadette
can i use a round pie pan? To make it like a PIe?
Layla
Yes, it should work fine! Bake 40-45 minutes or until the pie is almost set but still jiggly in the center.
Lorie
Can YOU double this for a 9×13 pan?
Michelle Terrell
DEFINITELY ONE OF My favorite things!!! Thank you for sharing! Will be making this again soon!!! 🙂
Layla
Thanks for the 5 star review, Michell! 😀
Renita Heiman
outstanding!! Will definitely be making This for the holidays. I used confectioner swerve for the sweetener
Layla
Perfect! Thanks for stopping by, Renita! 🙂
Stormy
Didn’t read clse enough and I used the whole can of canned pumpkin. Do I need to bake longer, or will this not set now?
Karen
Can you use Stevia for the sweetner instead of erythritol?
Layla
It would depend on the type of stevia used but 1 teaspoon should work. Taste and adjust!
Cat D
Wow, wow, wow!!! So good. Made these with monkfruit sweetener, and could have used half the amount, I think. But still amazing. Thanks for the recipe!
Nicola
Any chance you could convert your recipes into metric?
I’ve tried using cups and the recipes never come out well.
Layla
At the moment we only offer u.s measurements but will work on adding metric conversion to the recipe box soon.
Mary
hOW much sweetener iN the crust And how much in the pie?
Tammy s
where can i fined the SWEETENER ?????
Layla
I order it online from amazon. I’ve linked to the exact sweetener in the post.
Helen
I made the pumpkin cheesecake it was delicious thank you for the recipe!
BelInda
How big oF a can of pumpkin puree. They make a few sizes. This is why recipes should be in cups or ounces.. lol
Layla
It doesn’t matter the size of the can because the recipe calls for 1 CUP.
Tal
Does this freeze nicely?
Chantal Gabor
dOES this freeze nicely?
Hrelate
Hello Layla, I made the Keto Pumpkin Cheese Cake and used the ingredients you have mentioned here. Everyone loved it very much!
Heather
Would it be better to use confectioners or granulated sugar substitute?
Layla
Confectioners sugar works better.
KATE
Delicious! I USED LANKATO POWDERED Sugar. Question on serving size, You have the nutritional value per piece but how many pieces? 16?
tRENA
HI. THE RECIPE STATES 9 SERVINGS.
SORRY FOR CAP LOCK…NOT SURE WHAT IS WRONG W/ MY KEYBOARD ALL OF A SUDDEN. XX
Niharika
Kate did you half the quantity of the lakanto powdered SWEETENER? as its supposed to be twice as sweet as sugar. Lmk!
Sabrina
Your recipe calls for a can of pumpkin puree, which size can?
Penny
Is it a cup or a can? There’s a big difference
Jessica
I had the same quesTion… Recipe says 1 cup or is it 15oz from thr can?
Layla
It’s 1 cup of pumpkin puree.
Layla
Sorry for the confusion. The recipe calls for 1 cup of pumpkin puree. From the can or homemade.
Sapana
I’m so ready for pumpkin season and this cheesecake is everything! Thanks for the delicious recipe.
Monica
Holy cheesecake! It’s absolutely delicious! !! Saved me from eating the bad sweets! Thank you for the recipe!
Vicki
These are delicious. I broke my cardinal rule and made this for thanksgiving without testing it first but i know from Trying so Many of your recipes that They always turn out tasty And so good. Thank you for All the time and effoRt you put Into your recipe development. This keto cheesecake has a like Pumpkin flavor not overly sweet and the perfect texture. I. Used Powdered swerve.