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    Home » Gluten Free » Chocolate Pumpkin Sex In A Pan Dessert

    Published: Sep 9, 2015 · Modified: Oct 10, 2019 by Carolyn

    Chocolate Pumpkin Sex In A Pan Dessert

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    Sex in a Pan is a layered dessert that’s so rich and creamy, you’ll be in love after the first bite. Chocolate Pumpkin Sex in a Pan is a gluten-free, low carb pumpkin recipe to end all pumpkin recipes! An almond flour crust holds layers of pumpkin cheesecake filling, creamy chocolate pudding, and sugar-free whipped topping with shaved chocolate on top.

    titled image (and shown) Pumpkin Spice Sex in a Pan

    The pumpkins are coming, the pumpkins are coming! Whoops, too late. The pumpkin recipes are HERE! And if you’re not a pumpkin lover or if you would prefer to not see any pumpkin-related content until at least October, I am sorry. I truly am. But they seem to arrive earlier and earlier every year now.

    Even before summer is over, before the kids are back in school, and while you are still embalming yourself with sunscreen every day,  your social media feeds begin to clog up with pumpkin recipes. It’s atrocious, it really is. And I blame bloggers. Yes, bloggers! Those damn fools that worship the big orange gourd and can’t even wait until the beginning of September to start cranking out the pumpkin spice this and the pumpkin pie that. Yes, I include myself in that lot of wild-eyed pumpkin addicts. It’s a sickness, it really is. And there is no antidote.

     

    a slice of sugar-free pumpkin chocolate layered dessert known as Sex in a Pan

    Well, at least I waited until after Labour Day to publish my first pumpkin recipe this year. That’s something, right? And what a recipe it is, with quite the, ahem, suggestive name. Sorry if it offends.

    Is Sex in a Pan really the name?

    Sex in a Pan is meant simply to be tongue in cheek, but if you don’t like that moniker, there are a few alternative names for this sinfully delicious pumpkin chocolate layered dessert recipe. Like Low Carb Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna. Or Chocolate Pumpkin Dream Dessert. Or the rather boring but descriptive Pumpkin Chocolate Layered Dessert.

    I settled on Sex In A Pan because that’s what a reader called it when she asked me to make something similar. And it reminded me of a dessert a friend made back in high school, although she called hers “Better Than Sex”. Which, being rowdy teenagers, we though was hysterical. It was also delicious!

    The high carb version of Sex in a Pan usually has a shortbread-like crust, with layers of vanilla pudding, chocolate pudding and whipped topping. Most of which comes out of a box, of course. But making a low carb layered dessert from scratch is not only healthier, but a lot of fun. And you get to lick the beaters and the bowls of all the various layers. Can’t complain about that!

    Low Carb Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna

    Healthier Pumpkin Chocolate Desserts

    The combination of chocolate and pumpkin can be found in all sorts of gluten-free, sugar-free and low carb dessert recipes. A few of my favorites include:

    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Flourless Chocolate Cake Roll (from Cupcakes & Kale Chips)
    • Pumpkin Tiramisu
    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins (from My Gluten-Free Kitchen)

    Just be forewarned about one thing. There is absolutely NO WAY to get the first slice of this beauty out of the pan in one piece. You have to resign yourself to sacrificing that one piece in order to get the others out all nicely sliced up. If you happen to be serving to guests, just delicately remove yourself from their view as you cut into it.

    Pull out that first mangled, mashed slice of Sex in a Pan in whatever manner you can get it out, and hide it back in the fridge for later. Then you’ll be able to lift the other slices from the bottom and no one will be the wiser. Well, except when you walk back into the dining room with smears of chocolate, pumpkin and whipped cream all over your face…

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    The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen

    Pumpkin Sex In A Pan Dessert

    A low carb pumpkin recipe to end all pumpkin recipes! This gorgeous chocolate and pumpkin layered dessert is so rich and creamy, you'll be in love after the first bite.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Prep Time: 1 hour
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Chill Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 366kcal

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • 1 ½ cups almond flour
    • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans optional
    • ¼ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ¼ cup butter melted

    Pumpkin Layer:

    • 10 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ⅓ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ¼ cup heavy cream at room temperature
    • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Chocolate Pudding Layer:

    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 cup whipping cream
    • ½ cup Swerve Sweetener
    • 4 egg yolks
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 & ½ oz unsweetened chocolate chopped
    • 3 tablespoon butter in 3 pieces
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Whipped Cream Topping:

    • 1 ½ cups whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoon powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • ½ ounce sugar free dark chocolate

    Instructions

    Crust:

    • Preheat oven to 325F and grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan (you can use 8x8 but your crust may take a little longer to bake).
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, pecans, and sweetener. Stir in butter until dough begins to clump together. Press firmly and evenly into prepared baking pan.
    • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and just firm to the touch. Let cool.

    Pumpkin Layer:

    • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetener together until smooth. Beat in cream, pumpkin puree, spices and vanilla extract until well combined.
    • Spread mixture over cooled crust.

    Chocolate Pudding Layer:

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine almond milk, whipping cream and sweetener. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sweetener.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Slowly whisk about ½ cup of the hot cream mixture into the yolks to temper. Then slowly whisk tempered yolks back into saucepan.
    • Reduce heat to medium low and sprinkle surface with xanthan gum, whisking vigorously to combine. Whisk in cocoa powder and cook until thickened, about 3 or 4 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and stir in chopped chopped chocolate and butter until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
    • Let cool 15 minutes and then spread over pumpkin layer. Cover with plastic wrap flush to the surface and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

    Whipped Cream Topping:

    • Beat cream with sweetener and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Remove plastic wrap from chocolate layer and spread with whipped cream.
    • Dust with cocoa powder (this works best through a fine sieve). Use a vegetable peeler or cheese slicer to shave chocolate over top.
    • Chill another hour to help set completely.

    Notes

    Serves 16 (this is a really rich dessert so could go even farther). Each serving has 7.63 g of carbs and 3.05 g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 4.58 g.
    Food energy: 366kcal
    Total fat: 33.79g
    Calories from fat: 304
    Cholesterol: 134mg
    Carbohydrate: 7.63g
    Total dietary fiber: 3.05g
    Protein: 5.96g
    Nutrition Facts
    Pumpkin Sex In A Pan Dessert
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 366 Calories from Fat 304
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 33.79g52%
    Cholesterol 134mg45%
    Carbohydrates 7.63g3%
    Fiber 3.05g12%
    Protein 5.96g12%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Deirdre Carolan says

      September 18, 2022 at 12:46 pm

      My 11 year old daughter frequently visits your site and has bought a couple of your cookbooks. On browsing your site just now I came across this dish. The name of this dessert is ridiculous and totally unnecessary. How can I let my daughter continue to frequent your site and even use your books when there are recipes with names like this? I will need to completely limit access to your site and preview your books from now on. Would you appreciate your daughters attempting to bake desserts with titles such as this? What is my daughter meant to call a dessert with a name like this? Not exactly appropriate, yeah?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 18, 2022 at 3:49 pm

        Do what you need to do. My daughters (12 and 15) are fine with it, comfortable with it, and completely understand that it’s a tongue-in-cheek name. I didn’t make up the name, it’s what the dish is called. I don’t plan on changing it, nor do I feel ashamed for having it on my site. Take care!

        Reply
    2. Kim says

      November 26, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      Do you think I could use unsweetened bakers chocolate?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 26, 2021 at 9:18 pm

        If you mean Baker’s brand, then I say proceed with caution. It’s well known to seize easily because it’s such low quality.

        Reply
        • Kim says

          December 05, 2021 at 11:13 am

          Yes that’s what I have is the bakers chocolate What do you mean by seize?

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            December 05, 2021 at 11:43 am

            Seize means clump up like crazy and become unusable.

            Reply
    3. Nichelle says

      November 25, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this several times over the years and it’s always a hit with all guests even non Keto! Thinking I had all the ingredients in my shelf, I started making it on Thanksgiving morning only to discover that I need more Swerve confections. Sent hubby out to pick up another bag at a local store that has it on its shelf, but the store is closed. Ugh!!! All opened stores do not have the confections. Can I use Monkfruit powdered s as a replacement? Or can I make grind up regular Swerve to make a powder?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 25, 2021 at 4:20 pm

        Yes, just make sure it’s not 2x as sweet! Some of them are.

        Reply
    4. Michelle R. says

      October 17, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      4 stars
      Caroline you outdid yourself with this one! Amazing dessert. I modified for our tastes. And I used frozen raspberries for pumpkin which I folded in. I made the pudding vanilla, I’d up the xantham to 1 tsp. And a vanilla whip cream. So delicious!

      Reply
    5. Karen says

      October 09, 2021 at 9:27 am

      Happy Canadian Thanksgiving. I am excited to try thus for dinner tomorrow. Would it hold well to make it today and serve it tomorrow?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 09, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        Yep, sure will! Cover with plastic wrap or something over the top of the pan to keep the whipped cream topping from drying out.

        Reply
    6. Cyndi says

      October 14, 2020 at 9:13 am

      Can you do this recipe but leave out the pumpkin layer or put in a layer of something else? Not a big fan of pumpkin.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 14, 2020 at 9:08 pm

        I’ve got that recipe already https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/sex-in-a-pan-keto-recipe/

        Reply
    7. Kelly says

      October 13, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      OMG this looks a-mazing!
      Unfortunately there are only 2 of us and with Covid…. not really expecting company. Doesn’t appear to be something you can freeze easily. *sigh…..

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 13, 2020 at 10:38 pm

        Try making half a batch in a loaf pan instead! OR…. layer everything in dessert glasses. You could even do a 1/4 batch that way…

        Reply
    8. Darcie says

      November 21, 2019 at 9:06 am

      I want to try this recipe for Thanksgiving but my husband’s family doesn’t like cream cheese. Any suggestions on what I could replace the cream cheese with in the pumpkin layer? If not, is the cream cheese definately noticeable? I may just make it as shown and not say anything. Maybe they won’t notice.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 21, 2019 at 9:23 am

        Try doing a vanilla pudding layer. This recipe is basically that except it’s frozen. https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-vanilla-pudding-pops/

        Reply
    9. Fabienne says

      October 21, 2018 at 10:15 am

      Hi
      Excuse my poor english
      Can we freeze it without the topping
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 21, 2018 at 11:11 am

        I am honestly not sure, I have never tried to freeze this.

        Reply
    10. Amber Weber says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this for my birthday. My daughter made cupcakes for the rest of the family.
      This has got to be the best low-carb treat in my 5ish years of eating this way. It was a lot of steps, but it was so worth it!
      Thanks for a wonderful recipe, Carolyn!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 12, 2018 at 8:45 pm

        That is so wonderful to hear. Happy birthday!

        Reply
    11. Karen says

      September 22, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      OK I don’t think I’d like pumpkin and chocolate together. Do you think I could just double the pumpkin part instead?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 23, 2018 at 7:24 am

        Sure!

        Reply
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