Some of you who have downloaded The Gluten Free Low Carber will recognize this recipe, because it’s one from the cookbook.
I haven’t posted any of the recipes from the e-book (and other than this one I’m not going to start) because it seems unfair to the people who paid for it to suddenly start giving them all away for free. The reason I’m posting this one today is to say a heartfelt “Thank You” to all of you guys. When I posted “Hi. I’m Mellissa and I’m a Carb Addict” yesterday, I never expected to get the outpouring of support in the comments that I did. I was deeply touched, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciated knowing that you guys are out there, reading the blog, taking the time to comment, and that we’re all in this together.
I know the next few months are going to be full of land mines and temptations to cheat and “jump off the wagon.” I want to help you guys stay on track with recipes specifically designed to navigate the holiday season, while still staying low carb and gluten free. Hopefully it will help some of you avoid the guilt and misery that I suffered the last few days. Look for more (new) recipes in the coming weeks that will be dedicated especially to appetizers, side dishes, and desserts that can help you put together entire menus for entertaining, or just give you some impressive dishes to bring to any party or get-together you might be attending in the next few months.
Thanks again for being there! You guys inspire me! XO M-
Low Carb & Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- ½ recipe for Basic Pie Crust (see below)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar substitute
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups pureed pumpkin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Roll out the dough and place in a pie plate. Crimp edges as desired.
- In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese until fluffy.
- Combine the sweetener and spices together in a small bowl and mix well. Gradually add the sweetener and spice mixture to the cream cheese and beat until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add the pumpkin and vanilla extract and blend until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared shell and bake in a preheated 350 degree (F) oven for 40 minutes.
- Chill before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Cheesecake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 284
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 3g net
- Protein: 8g
Low Carb & Gluten Free Pie crust dough
- Yield: (2) 9" crusts
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 1 ¼ cup milled flax meal
- ¾ cup coconut flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar substitute
- 4 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Combine the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Stir in the flax, coconut flour, salt and sweetener, mixing to combine. Add the cold water and mix until a stiff dough forms.
- Divide into two equal balls – each will make one 9 inch crust.
- Category: Pastry
- Cuisine: Pie crust dough
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie crust
- Calories: 1080
- Fat: 88g
- Carbohydrates: 16g net
- Protein: 24g
Augustin says
I love pumpkin pie. Ever since going keto, though, it hasn’t tasted right. I don’t know if it’s the sugars, or some other way my taste buds have changed, but the other recipes I’ve tried don’t do it for me. This one does. It’s exactly what I want when I’m craving pumpkin pie; so glad to have found it.
Gianna says
Delicious pie! Never tried before any pumpkin pie, so I think I’ll bake it again.
Every year I’m used to buy pumpkins for “Tortelli di zucca”, but as I am in keto diet I cannot eat them. It’s a long procedure to do them and I know my self best and I can’t help eating them even uncooked.
This recipe is a very good way to eat pumpkin in autumn!
Kristen says
I’ve made this pie the last two years and plan on making it again. The crust is amazing, and the filling is perfect. The amount of spice is right on (I prefer things to be more highly spiced, and I see some people have complained about this). Honestly, I think about this pie year-round, lol. It’s just perfect, especially with whipped cream on top! Thanks so much for this recipe!
Michelle says
Can I make this pie ahead of time and bake it later? I have made this pie before and loved it. 🙂
Mellissa Sevigny says
I can’t really say if it will freeze well before baking – theoretically yes, but if it were me I’d bake it first and then freeze it afterwards.
Linda says
Hi Mellissa! I apologize if this was asked (I didn’t get time to read everyones’ posts), but can you make this without the crust?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes, just be sure to butter the dish so it doesn’t stick!