Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
These Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins are soft, fluffy, and full of warm fall spices that will make your kitchen smell amazing. Each muffin has a creamy cheesecake center that adds a rich texture and flavor. They are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a sweet treat after dinner. With every bite, you'll feel like you're enjoying the cozy flavors of autumn!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
For the muffin batter
- 5 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups almond flour ultra fine, blanched
- 2 tbsp coconut flour or protein powder
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 2-3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sweetener
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the cheesecake filling
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 large egg large
- 1/4 cup powdered sweetener
- 2 tbsp almond flour or 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Muffin Batter. Preheat oven to 350°F/ 180°C and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 5 eggs. Add pumpkin puree, heavy whipping cream, sweetener, butter, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Then, add the rest of the ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Add egg, sweetener, almond flour, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Assemble the Muffins. Add 1 scoop of muffin batter to the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Add 1 smaller scoop of cheesecake filling on top.
- Top with 1 tbsp of muffin batter. Use a skewer to swirl the batter with the cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean (center may be gooey). Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2801IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 4g