Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
These Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert. Made with an almond flour spiced crust, a creamy cheesecake center, and a pumpkin cheesecake layer on top, they’re rich, flavorful, and completely gluten-free.
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 213kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Handheld Mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Crust
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 1 tablespoon sweetener
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute taste for sweetness, add more if needed.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Layer
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
Make the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, and pumpkin pie spice until crumbly.
- Press evenly into a parchment-lined 8×8 pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden. Remove and cool completely.
Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sweetener until smooth.
- Divide this mixture in half.
Make the Pumpkin Layer
- Take one half of the cheesecake mixture and stir in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cloves. Mix until fully combined.
Assemble the Bars
- Spread the plain cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
- Gently spoon the pumpkin cheesecake mixture on top and smooth with a spatula.
Bake
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
- Slice into 16 bars and serve.
Video
Notes
- Cooling is key — cheesecake texture improves after chilling, so resist slicing too early.
- Line the pan with parchment — makes it much easier to lift out and cut clean squares.
- Room temperature ingredients — soften cream cheese and bring eggs to room temp to avoid lumps.
- Customize spice level — adjust pumpkin spice or cloves to taste for milder or bolder flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
