Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie – Kalyn’s Kitchen

posted by Kalyn Denny on October 25, 2021

I reworked this recipe to make a Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie that can be baked in a springform pan, and we loved the new version. There’s a link to find the original version that was baked in a graham cracker crust if you prefer that one!

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I never was a fan of pumpkin pie, and back in the days when I wasn’t watching my sugar intake I’d always pick banana cream for my Thanksgiving pie. Then I discovered a recipe for Sugar-Free Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake that I really liked, and I made that a few years for Thanksgiving. But one year I got the urge to try something slightly different, and came up with a pumpkin cheesecake pie that’s halfway between pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake. It has more pumpkin than the cheesecake recipe did, and the texture is a little closer to pumpkin pie, while still having that creamy mouth feel of cheesecake.

For years I made this as a Low-Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie, made in a graham cracker crust. (Use that link to see the original recipe if you were a fan.) But recently I got inspired to try making this a Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie by baking it in a springform pan without the crust! And what a great experiment that turned out to be.

I used Golden Monkfruit Sweetener for this recipe, but after testing the new version a few times I slightly reduced the amount of sweetener for the sugar-free version and added a bit of almond flour for a more “pumpkin pie” texture. I also switched out the Apple Pie Spice for Pumpkin Pie Spice, but either will work. I baked this version at a slightly higher temperature too for a firmer pie when it didn’t have a crust. It was a hit with everyone who got a taste of the new version, hope you will try it if you’d like a lower-carb version of this long-time Kalyn’s Kitchen favorite.

What ingredients do you need for this recipe?

What is a Springform Pan?

A Springform Pan (affiliate link) is a baking dish that has a base and a removeable ring. When the the cake or cheesecake is done you can remove the outer ring to get a dessert that’s easier to cut and serve.

Can this recipe be made ahead?

This recipe needs a minimum of 4 hours chilling time, but it will benefit from being chilled overnight. That makes it perfect to bake the day before a big holiday meal!

What did I do to make this recipe lower in carbs?

This recipe used to be a a Low-Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie, made in a graham cracker crust that had quite a few carbs from the purchased graham cracker crust. I created this new version that’s baked in a springform pan to make it much lower in carbs, but if you were a fan of the original version you can still find it at that link. The old recipe had 29 net carbs, but this new sugar-free version has only 8.5 net carbs per serving!

Want more Pumpkin Treats?

Check out My Favorite Pumpkin Recipes to see lots more sweet and savory treats to make with pumpkin!

How to make Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie:

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1. Preheat oven to 350F/175C. 
2. Use a hand mixer to beat together softened cream cheese, Golden Monkfruit Sweetener (or other sweetener), and vanilla.
3. Add the almond flour and beat about 30 seconds.
4. Then beat in the eggs, adding them one at a time and beating about 10 seconds each time.
5. Add canned pumpkin, sour cream, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice mix and beat until well combined.
6. Pour mixture into a 9-inch Springform Pan (affiliate link) that you’ve sprayed with non-stick spray.
7. Bake about 60 minutes, or until the the Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie is mostly set and firm, although the center will still seem slightly wiggly when you remove it from the oven. The center may be slightly puffed up but it will settle down as it cools.
8. This needs to be chilled for  at least 4 hours or overnight if possible before you serve the pie.

Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This updated version of Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie would be good for low-carb or Keto diets and it’s also gluten-free. I would eat this for the original South Beach Diet for a holiday treat, although if you’re following the letter of the law pumpkin is phase 2 or 3 for South Beach and they would recommend reduced-fat dairy products.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe was first posted in 2009. It was updated a few times to provide low-sugar options and in 2021 it was updated into a sugar-free version that’s baked in a springform pan.