Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of these low carb pumpkin cheesecake bars. With a buttery almond flour crust, a velvety pumpkin cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon-spiced topping, these bars are the perfect guilt-free treat for fall.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated erythritol
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and melted butter to form the crust. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the pumpkin puree, erythritol, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread it out evenly.
- Bake the cheesecake bars for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Once chilled, slice into bars and serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Interesting Facts
Almond flour is a great low-carb alternative to traditional flour, adding a nutty flavor to the crust.
Erythritol is a natural sweetener with zero calories and zero impact on blood sugar levels, making it a perfect sweetener for low-carb desserts.
Pumpkin is rich in fiber and vitamin A, adding a healthy twist to this indulgent dessert.