Description
A delicious and low-carb treat perfect for fall, these Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffin Bites combine creamy cheesecake with spiced pumpkin for a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée, unsweetened, not pie filling
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered erythritol using an electric mixer or whisk until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, blending until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, egg, erythritol, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt until mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture into each prepared muffin cup, followed by 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin mixture. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the two layers for a marbled effect.
- If desired, sprinkle each muffin with chopped pecans and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until centers are just set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. For best texture, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour prior to serving.
Notes
- These muffins are best served chilled for an optimal texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg