Best Chocolate Keto Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Gluten-Free) (2024)

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Sweet, delicious, and creamy chocolate keto pumpkin pie recipe that’s only 3.4 g net carbs.

It can be made with a simple coconut flour pie crust or almond flour pie crust that’s sugar-free and gluten-free.

It’s the perfect way to use leftover cooked pumpkin, enjoy your favorite comfort food, and stay on track with your keto diet.

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Is pumpkin keto?

Pumpkin is a low-carb vegetable that is versatile and perfect for the keto diet or low-carb diet.

Pumpkin can be used for savory dishes such as pumpkin and coconut soup, roast pumpkin, or mashed pumpkin with butter and garlic. It can also be used in sweet dessert recipes such as keto chocolate pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie spice fudge, and pumpkin pie spice latte.

It is low carb, low calorie, low fiber, low protein, and contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.

Pumpkin nutrition per 100g (raw): 6.5 g total carbs, 0.5 g fiber, 6 g net carbs, 1 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 26 calories.

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How to make pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin pie spice mix is an American mix of warm comforting spices thatare commonly used in winter pumpkin recipes at Thanksgiving and Halloween.

It’s easy to make homemade pumpkin pie spice. It’s usually a combination of ground cloves, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and sometimes allspice.

By making your own spice mix you can save money and avoid any added sugar.

Print the recipe here, and make a jar of your very own pumpkin spice to give to friends and family.

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What’s the difference between allspice and mixed spice?

Allspice is made from one spice – the ground unripeberry from the juniper tree.

Mixed spice is a combination of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, coriander, cumin, caraway, ginger, mace, and allspice.

There are numerous mixed spice variations in eachcountry. Mixed spice may also be referred to as pudding spice.

Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients that you probably have in your low-carb pantry right now.

All quantities, ingredients, and instructions are in the recipe card below.

For the chocolate coconut flour pie crust:

  • Butter – you can use salted butter or unsalted butter then add a pinch of salt according to your taste.
  • Sweetener – use your favored sugar replacement and add more or less sweetener according to your sweet tooth.
  • Cocoa powder – always check the labels to make sure you buy unsweetened cocoa powder with no added sugar.
  • Coconut flour – if you don’t like coconut flour pie crust, you can use the almond flour pie crust instead.
  • Egg – this is to hold the pie crust together.

For the chocolate keto pumpkin pie filling:

  • Cooked pumpkin – you can use canned pumpkin puree, canned pumpkin pie filling, or leftover cooked mashed pumpkin. Make sure it is low in moisture otherwise the pie filling will not set.
  • Cream cheese – always use full-fat cream cheese otherwise the pie filling will be too soft and runny.
  • Sweetener – use your favored sugar replacement and add more or less according to your sweet tooth.
  • Cocoa powder – always check the labels to make sure you buy unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Spices – you may either use the spices stated in the recipe OR use homemade pumpkin pie spice.

How to make the pie crust

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Mix all the coconut flour pie crust ingredients together in a food processor (or large mixing bowl) then press into a buttered pie dish that has been lined with baking parchment paper.

You can also use a pie plate or shallow pie pan.

Bake in the middle rack of the oven until slightly golden, but not overcooked.

How to make pumpkin pie filling

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While the pie crust is baking, place all the chocolate keto pumpkin pie filling ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth.

Alternatively, place the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand, or use a stick/immersion blender.

Once the chocolate pumpkin pie filling is smooth and lump-free, pour it onto the baked chocolate pie base.

Bake until the pumpkin pie filling is cooked in the center. Test with a clean knife, and make sure it comes out clean with no raw pie filling.

How to serve pumpkin pie

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You can serve the low-carb keto chocolate pumpkin pie either hot or cold.

Let the pie cool before slicing it with a sharp knife.

Before serving, dust with a layer of cocoa powder or pumpkin pie spice and serve with sweetened whipped cream with a little added sweetener and vanilla extract.

For extra chocolate flavor, melt some sugar-free chocolate chips and drizzle them over the top of each slice of pie.

More keto pumpkin recipes

If you’re looking for more pumpkin recipes and more keto comfort food, especially near Thanksgiving you might like a single-serve pumpkin mug cheesecake (egg-free and sugar-free).

Or try some pumpkin pie fudge, pumpkin pie spiced latte, or even a chicken and pumpkin keto curry.

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Expert recipe tips

Is pumpkin allowed on keto?

Pumpkin is a low-carb vegetable that is often eaten on a keto or low-carb diet. Pumpkin is versatile and can be used in sweet keto desserts and savory dinners.

Is pumpkin pie high in carbohydrates?

Traditional pumpkin pies are high in sugar and carbs, but luckily this keto pumpkin pie recipe only has 3.4 g net carbs per slice.

How many carbs are in a keto crustless pumpkin pie?

If you decide not to use the pie crust, a crustless pumpkin pie will be 2.6 g net carbs per slice

What to serve with keto pumpkin pie?

This fabulous recipe is best served with whipped heavy cream, keto maple syrup, and a scoop of sweetened pumpkin puree for that extra pumpkin flavor.

How to tell when pumpkin pie is done.

Press a clean fork or sharp small knife into the center of the pumpkin pie filling. If they come out clean, the pie filling will be cooked.

How many net carbs are in pumpkin pie?

This keto pumpkin pie recipe has 3.4 g net carbs per slice.

How to make pumpkin puree?

Peel and chop fresh pumpkin then cook until tender. Place in a blender and pulse until you make pureed pumpkin.

Which sweetener is best for pumpkin pie?

The most popular keto sweeteners are granulated sweeteners such as erythritol, monk fruit, and allulose.

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Best Chocolate Keto Pumpkin Pie (Gluten-Free)

Sweet, delicious, and creamy chocolate keto pumpkin pie recipe that's only 3.4 g net carbs. Can be served hot or cold with whipped cream and keto maple syrup.

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Course: Baking, Cakes and desserts, Coconut Flour Recipes

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Grain free, Keto, LCHF, Low Carb, No Sugars, Wheat Free

Keyword: keto chocolate pumpkin pie, Low-carb pumpkin pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 186.3kcal

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Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons

  • Mixing bowls

  • Food processor

Ingredients

Chocolate pie base

  • 110 g butter melted
  • 4 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice or more, to your taste
  • 30 g cocoa powder (unsweetened) unsweetened
  • 30 g coconut flour
  • 1 eggs – medium

Chocolate pumpkin pie filling

  • 400 g cooked pumpkin
  • 220 g cream cheese softened
  • 3 eggs – medium whisked with a fork
  • 4 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice or more, to your taste
  • 30 g cocoa powder (unsweetened) unsweetened
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 3/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Chocolate pie base

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a food processor (or bowl) then press into a buttered and lined pie dish.

  • Bake at 180C/350F for 15 minutes. I like my pumpkin pie crust to be slightly under-baked and it will be baked again with the pie filling.

Chocolate pumpkin pie filling

  • Put everything in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Alternatively place the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand, or use a stick/immersion blender.

  • Once the chocolate pumpkin pie filling is smooth and lump-free, pour it onto the baked chocolate pie base.

  • Bake at 180C/350F for a further 20 minutes, or until the centre is cooked through and a knife comes out clean when testing the centre.

  • Dust the top with cocoa powder and serve with whipped vanilla cream (optional). Just whip heavy cream with a little vanilla and sweetener to taste. Serve on the side or use vanilla cream to decorate the top.

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Notes

Make sure the pureed pumpkin is low moisture otherwise you will have a soggy pumpkin pie filling that won’t set properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve (serves 12)Calories: 186.3kcalCarbohydrates: 7.3gProtein: 4.8gFat: 16.4gSodium: 157.9mgPotassium: 196.1mgFiber: 3.9gSugar: 2.2gVitamin A: 5742.5IUVitamin C: 1.4mgCalcium: 44.4mgIron: 1.6mg

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FAQs

What is a substitute for cinnamon in pumpkin pie? ›

If you don't have ground cinnamon, you can use ginger or allspice in place of pumpkin pie spice. Just use half of the amount called for since ginger and allspice have stronger flavors than cinnamon.

What is the difference between Libby's pumpkin and pumpkin pie filling? ›

Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing, and you'll often see the terms used interchangeably in recipes and cookbooks. Unlike pumpkin pie mix, canned pumpkin does not have any spices, sugars, or other additives. In many cases, the only ingredient is pumpkin.

What are the ingredients in raised gluten-free pumpkin pie? ›

VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, EGG FREE, NUT FREE Ingredients: Pumpkin puree, organic tofu (filtered water, organic soybeans, calcium sulfate, glucono delta lactone), cane sugar, soy-free buttery spread [oil blend (palm fruit, canola, and olive oils), water, salt, contains less than 2% of natural flavor, sunflower ...

Is gluten free flour keto-friendly? ›

Therefore, gluten-free flour isn't keto-friendly because of the high carbohydrate count. Keto flour typically is more nutrient dense than gluten-free flour. Many gluten-free flour mixes contain rice, potato, corn or tapioca starch that offer minimal nutrition.

What is a substitute for 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice? ›

For 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, substitute: ¾ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon ginger, allspice, cloves, or nutmeg (whatever you have!) ½ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon each of any of the two above.

What happens if you use pumpkin pie mix instead of pumpkin puree? ›

Don't use pumpkin pie filling in place of pumpkin purée.

Not exactly! Every can of pumpkin pie filling has a different amount of sugar and spices and if you add it to a bread or muffin recipe you might get a very sweet and not-spiced-enough loaf. Try this instead: Buy pumpkin purée!

Is pumpkin pie mix gluten free? ›

There are several brands of canned pumpkin pie filling out there, and luckily almost all of them are gluten-free!

Is canned pumpkin pie filling the same as canned pumpkin? ›

They are the same product. Both canned pumpkin puree and pie filling are useful, shelf-stable ingredients that can help speed up your kitchen prep time. Just remember that puree is unsweetened, while pie filling contains sugar and spices. This will help you choose the right pumpkin product for your recipes.

Does Trader Joe's have gluten-free pie? ›

Rich, dense, and buttery, Trader Joe's Gluten Free Pie Crust comes already formed in its very own tin, so all you have to do is bake it, allow it to cool, and fill it with whatever mouth-watering filling you desire, like velvety coconut cream.

Why is my gluten free pie crust so hard? ›

Too much water makes pie crusts tough, ESPECIALLY gluten-free crusts. An extra tablespoon or two can make your crust rock hard. Try to use the least amount of water listed.

Why does gluten free pie crust fall apart? ›

Xantham gum is what helps hold the flour and pie ingredients together, and mimics what gluten does. Gluten is like glue, and is why doughs stay together. Without xantham gum, it will be crumbly and fall apart.

What is the best gluten-free flour for keto diet? ›

Almond flour has been a number one keto flour for a long time. This is for good reason! It creates a soft crumb with a good structure in cakes and cookies, plus almonds are nutrient rich and naturally gluten-free.

What is the best gluten-free flour for low carbs? ›

Almond flour is one of the most popular options for those on a keto or low-carb diet. It is made from ground blanched almonds (which also makes it 100% gluten-free) and is low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats and protein.

What does cinnamon do for pumpkins? ›

Covering the inside of your pumpkin with cinnamon can help inhibit mold growth. The ingredients that make the spice flammable, cinnamaldehyde and eugenol, also have antifungal and antibacterial properties that prevent mold and bacteria growth.

Does pumpkin pie contain cinnamon? ›

The pie is generally flavored with pumpkin pie spice, a blend that includes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves or allspice. The pie is usually prepared with canned pumpkin, but fresh-cooked pumpkin can be used.

Does pumpkin spice taste like cinnamon? ›

Let's break it down. Cinnamon is the base of our pumpkin spice, so there's a slight sweetness and warm baking spice flavor. Spices like nutmeg and ginger have a slight spicy heat or peppery quality. Allspice and mace create a well-rounded spice flavor.

Is pumpkin spice similar to cinnamon? ›

"Pumpkin pie spice is a combination of warm spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and allspice," Tiner says. "I refer to them as warm spices, because they warm you up as you consume them."

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