These keto pumpkin cheesecake bars are creamy, spiced, and perfectly sweet without sugar. They have a buttery almond flour crust topped with smooth pumpkin cheesecake layers. Easy to make and perfect for fall, Thanksgiving, or when you just want something cozy but low in carbs.
For the crust:
1 ½ cups almond flour
¼ cup melted butter
3 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the cheesecake filling:
16 oz cream cheese (softened)
½ cup powdered erythritol
2 large eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
For the pumpkin layer:
¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1 large egg
⅓ cup powdered erythritol
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
¼ tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Make the crust: Mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Press into the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
Make cheesecake layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add erythritol, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix until creamy.
Make pumpkin layer: In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, egg, erythritol, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
Layer and swirl: Spread two-thirds of cheesecake mixture over crust. Spoon pumpkin mix on top. Add remaining cheesecake mix in dollops. Swirl gently with a knife.
Lower oven heat to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 35–40 minutes, until mostly set but slightly jiggly in the middle.
Cool completely, then chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
Make sure all ingredients are room temperature before mixing.
For extra flavor, add crushed pecans to the crust.
Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Let bars chill before slicing — this helps them firm up and stay neat.
Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-pumpkin-cheesecake-bars/