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    Home » Keto Cookies » Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

    Published: Oct 26, 2021 by Carolyn

    Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

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    These sweet little keto pumpkin cheesecake bites are a fun fall dessert idea. No bake pumpkin cheesecake mousse nestled into sugar-free keto spice cookies. What more could you ask for?

    A close up of a keto pumpkin cheesecake bite with sugar free sprinkles on top.

    Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin. Give me all the keto pumpkin recipes because I can’t seem to get enough right now!

    It’s a collective obsession that hits the majority of us the minute the calendar turns to September. We’re simply conditioned to go pumpkin crazy in the fall. I blame Starbucks.

    And if you happen to combine pumpkin and cream cheese, people start swooning. I mean, falling down in the streets in a dead faint. Take my Keto Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, for example.

    Now we’ve got these adorable Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites. So cute, and so tasty, they might really make you swoon. A perfect addition to any keto Thanksgiving menu.

    Four keto pumpkin cheesecake bites on a white plate with mini pumpkins in the background.

    Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cups

    Naming a recipe isn’t always easy, my friends.

    You want a name to be descriptive and convey the deliciousness at hand, but you also want it to be succinct. No one wants to read a recipe that has 20 words in the title alone!

    Then there is the Google problem. We bloggers want our recipes to show up highly ranked in search engines and that means identifying appropriate keywords.

    This recipe had many possible titles. It’s modelled after my Keto Boston Cream Pie Cookie Cups but it also features pumpkin cheesecake mousse. And the crusts are really keto gingerbread cookies.

    Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse in Gingerbread Cookie Cups? Far too wordy, so pumpkin cheesecake bites it is!

    A piping bag piping keto pumpkin cheesecake mousse into a mini cookie cup.

    How to make Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

    Despite the difficulty in picking a name, these sweet little keto treats are fun and easy to make. Here are my best tips for getting it right:

    Cookie cups

    1. Use silicone liners. Crusts like these tend to stick to the metal pan so I recommend silicone mini muffin liners. Parchment liners may work as well.
    2. Whisk the dry ingredients. Make sure to break up any clumps in both the flour and the sweetener. I like to crumble the Swerve Brown with my fingers as I add it in, because it tends to stick together.
    3. Stir in the wet ingredients. A whole egg is too much and makes the cookie cups too soft so 1 egg white is just about perfect.
    4. Roll into balls. The balls should each only be about ¾ of an inch in diameter, to make 24 little cookie cups.
    5. Press into the pan. Use your hands to press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin cups. It’s okay if the dough is a little thin, as these puff up a bit during baking. And thin crusts mean you can fill them with more pumpkin cheesecake!
    6. Bake until golden. They will still be quite soft to the touch.
    7. Re-shape the cups. The center of the cookies puff up during baking so let them cool for 10 minutes or so and then use your hands to re-form the center wells.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

    1. Use well softened cream cheese. Room temperature is not sufficient, especially if you live in cooler climes. I find that I have to zap my cream cheese for about 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave, so that it beats more smoothly.
    2. Use thick pumpkin puree. Canned pumpkin is usually quite thick as it is but some purees are watery and can thin out your filling too much.
    3. Powdered sweetener is a must. Anything else will make the filling too gritty!
    4. Beat the cream to stiff peaks. Whipped cream makes the pumpkin cheesecake filling lighter and also helps it holds its shape, so don’t skip this step.
    5. Fold in the whipped cream. Folding is the process of gently stirring one mixture into another. I use a flexible silicone spatula and scoop from the outside of the bowl toward the middle until no streaks remain.
    6. Fill the cookie cups. I used a star tip on my piping bag to pipe it in decoratively but you can also simply spoon the filling into the cups.
    7. Garnish as desired. Try sprinkling a little cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice over the cups. Or you can use some orange and yellow sugar free sprinkles from The Sprinkle Company!
    Close up shot of a keto pumpkin cheesecake bite with a bite taken out of it.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I am allergic to almonds, can I use coconut flour?

    No, coconut flour won’t work in these keto pumpkin cheesecake bites. However, you can use sunflower seed flour as a 1:1 replacement for almond flour. Be sure to add a touch of acid (lemon juice or vinegar) to offset the green reaction.

    Can I use a different sweetener?

    I do recommend a good brown sugar replacement for the cookie cups, to give it more of a gingerbread spice flavor. Also, if you use BochaSweet or allulose in the cookies, they may be overly soft and cake-y. Please read my guide to keto sweeteners to understand why.

    The filling should be fine with any powdered sweetener, and some liquid sweeteners like stevia or monkfruit extract may work as well.

    Can I just make the Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse alone?

    Absolutely! I originally made a little too much filling for the cookie cups and I ate the rest simply as a mousse-style dessert. So feel free to just make the pumpkin mousse and eat it as is. It makes about 4 servings.

    Can you make Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites in advance?

    You can make this recipe a day before you plan to serve it. Keep the bites in a covered container in the fridge, but let them sit out for 15 minutes before serving, so the filling is softer and creamier.

    You can also make the cookie cups themselves well in advance and refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months. Then you can make the pumpkin mousse fresh and pipe it in before serving.

    Three mini pumpkin cheesecake bites on a white plate over an orange plaid napkin.

    Carolyn recommends

    • Mini Muffin Pan – nothing beats USA pans for durability!
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice – Primal Palate is a great brand for clean ingredients.
    • Organic Pumpkin Puree – this brand is one of my favorites. It’s the perfect consistency right out of the can.
    A close up of a keto pumpkin cheesecake bite with sugar free sprinkles on top.

    Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

    These sweet little keto pumpkin cheesecake bites are a fun fall dessert idea. No bake pumpkin cheesecake mousse nestled into sugar-free keto spice cookies. What more could you ask for? 
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pumpkin cheesecake bites
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 223kcal

    Ingredients

    Cookie Cups

    • 1 ¾ cup almond flour
    • ½ cup Swerve Brown
    • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon cloves
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • 1 large egg white
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

    • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ⅔ cup Swerve Confectioners
    • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
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    Instructions

    Cookie Cups

    • Preheat the oven to 325F and line a mini muffin pan with 24 silicone liners (or use a silicone mini muffin pan).
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, ginger, cinnamon baking powder, salt, and cloves. Stir in the melted butter, egg white, and vanilla extract until the dough comes together.
    • Roll the dough into ¾ inch balls and press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared mini muffin cups.
    • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until puffed and the edges are just golden brown. Remove and let cool 10 minutes, then gently press into the centers to reform the wells. Let cool completely.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sweetener together until well combined and smooth. Beat in the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until well combined.
    • In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until it holds stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
    • Place the filling in a piping bag and pipe decoratively into the cookie cups. Alternatively you can spoon it in, mounding slightly on top.
    • Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice or add some sugar-free holiday sprinkles.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
    Amount Per Serving (2 bites per serving)
    Calories 223 Calories from Fat 176
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19.6g30%
    Carbohydrates 4.9g2%
    Fiber 1.9g8%
    Protein 5.1g10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Melodie says

      November 14, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      How far in advance can you keep the pumpkin filling in the frig? Can it be stored frozen then thawed out? Also can you complete the whole dessert and freeze them with the pumpkin filling in them? Sorry for so many questions.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 15, 2022 at 9:06 am

        I wouldn’t freeze the filling, it does change consistency a little. It should be good in the fridge for up to 5 days, as long as your ingredients are fresh.

        Reply
    2. Melodie says

      November 14, 2022 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Luuuuuuuuv,luuuuuuv,luuuuuv this recipe!!!! Taste amazing you would never know it was keto.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 15, 2022 at 9:01 am

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Teresa says

      September 27, 2022 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      Awesome! I put red cane sugar crystals (6-7 grains) on top to cut the erythritol aftertaste, it works! We’re not diabetic, but have relatives who bulk at being sugar free. They can’t tell I used stevia.

      Reply
    4. Cindy Bennett says

      September 05, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      Made these lastnight and they are so good. Can’t believe they are keto. My son ask me if I could make some for him to take to work. So I just made another batch for him to take to work tomorrow.
      Will definitely be making these for Thanksgiving.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 06, 2022 at 8:11 am

        Glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    5. Sheila Torres says

      November 21, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these for Thanksgiving! Delicious! No one will know they are keto!

      Reply
    6. Sydney says

      November 16, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      I love your recipes! I am looking for a gingerbread-cookie-type-of-pie-crust to partner with your pumpkin cheesecake recipe! Can you help with how to modify this cookie crust in this recipe to do this, please?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 16, 2021 at 4:32 pm

        Use my regular keto crust and add the spices and use Swerve Brown! https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/easy-low-carb-press-in-pie-crust/

        Reply
    7. AnnMarie says

      November 15, 2021 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      This in an incredible cookie/mini pie! Sweet without being too sweet. Made a batch and they disappeared toot sweet!

      Reply
    8. Crystal says

      November 14, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Made these today and they are delicious. Thank you for another great recipe. Now I just have to figure out what to do with the rest of the pumpkin.

      Reply
    9. Linda says

      November 09, 2021 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      I made these this weekend. OMG they are so good! We try to eat one each to make them last. I bought the silicone mini cup liners. PERFECT! Can’t wait to make them again.

      Reply
    10. Jennifer says

      November 03, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      These are the yummiest little treat!! Came out perfectly! ????

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 03, 2021 at 8:30 pm

        So happy to hear it!

        Reply
    11. wilhelmina says

      November 03, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      These little bites are incredible! We couldn’t quit going back for more!

      Reply
    12. Dana says

      November 03, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun autumn treat! Love that pumpkin and cream cheese mix- so these are a hit!

      Reply
    13. Teresa Maikkula says

      November 02, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Made these today! We love them. I froze them so we can take them out as needed!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 02, 2021 at 6:39 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    14. Michelle Talamini says

      October 28, 2021 at 10:55 am

      The recipe calls for baking soda but the instructions call for powder. which is correct?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 28, 2021 at 12:45 pm

        Baking soda.

        Reply

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