If you are looking for a simple to make, delicious keto recipe for your holiday table, look no further! This keto pumpkin cheesecake mousse looks great, tastes amazing and is ready in just 20 minutes. I love finding delicious pumpkin recipes that don’t require the time commitment of baking a whole pie.
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
We will rapidly be seeing peppermint everything when it comes to desserts, so let’s stretch out these fall treats just a little bit longer, shall we? This keto pumpkin cheesecake mousse is a perfect option for a fall treat, because it’s basically “fall in a bite”, am I right?
What Is Needed to Make Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
If you love keto cheesecake mousse as much as I do, you are probably ready to head to the kitchen to whip some up. Here’s a quick list of what is needed to make this keto cheesecake mousse, so you can be ready to whip it up the next time you are craving a delicious fall treat.
- Ingredients (listed below in the recipe)
- Spoon for transferring ingredients
- Serving containers
- Hand Mixer
- Two Medium Sized Mixing Bowls
- Piping Bag
- Serving Spoons
How to Make Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
Place all of the ingredients for the crust into a mixing bowl, and blend until a crumbly dough forms.
Fill the bottoms of the serving containers with some of the crust mixture.
Blend together the cream cheese and confectioners sugar substitute until smooth.
Mix in the rest of the cheesecake mousse ingredients until light and fluffy.
Pipe the cheesecake mixture on top of the crust in the serving containers and serve.
Can You Use Store Bought Whipped Cream?
People often ask if they can just go buy whipped cream for the consistency in this dessert. I know it’s tempting to simply buy a tub of whipped cream at the store, but trust me, for this recipe you need to make your own. Making your own will be healthier, yummier and it is actually quite easy to do!
Are There Any Variations to This Keto Cheesecake Mousse Recipe?
While I happen to think that this mousse is delicious as is, there are some really great variations that can be done to mix it up a bit! Here are some of my favorites:
- Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Mousse – Do you love pumpkin pie? Here is a super easy recipe variation for you! Simply sprinkle some pumpkin pie spice onto the tops of your dessert cups and voila! You have a delicious pumpkin pie cheesecake mousse ready to enjoy. This variation also takes yourdessert up a notch for aesthetics. It simply looks beautiful!
- Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse – If you are craving a little chocolate with your dessert, you can easily add some to this recipe by sprinkling some keto friendly chocolate chips onto the tops of your dessert cups. Chocolate and pumpkin go together deliciously, so this easy variation will be a hit.
- Nuts – If you are a fan of nuts, you can add a variety of nuts to this keto cheesecake mousse for a delicious addition.
- Whipped Cream Topping – Make a little bit of extra homemade whipped cream to top these dessert cups with and it adds to the flavor and the appearance.
- Cinnamon Sprinkles – If you love the taste of cinnamon, you will love the addition of a little bit of cinnamon sprinkled on top of this mousse.
- Dessert Topping – Not only is this mousse a dessert in itself, but it also makes a great topping for baked goods and desserts such as crepes, cakes, and even some cookies.
Is Pumpkin Good for Keto?
You probably already know that pumpkin is good for keto, based on the fact that there are so many good keto pumpkin recipes! Pumpkin is not only good for keto, it actually has a lot of great health benefits! This particular recipe has 5 net carbs per serving, keeping you well under your needed carb goals.
There is no secret that carbs are the focus when considering a keto recipe, but it is important to make sure that you pay attention to other nutrient facts too and pumpkin is loaded with great nutrients. Here are some awesome health facts that you may not know about pumpkin:
- High in antioxidants
- High in Vitamin A (just ½ a serving of pumpkin gives you 100% of your daily Vitamin A needs)
- High in Fiber
- High in Vitamin C
- High in Potassium
How To Serve This Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
This keto pumpkin cheesecake mousse can be served just about any way that you wish! You can serve it in bowls or cups of any kind.
If you are having a dinner party or looking to impress your guests, you can make these treats look great if you serve them in mason jars or cute dessert shot glasses.
Other Keto Pumpkin Recipes You Might Like
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
Equipment
Ingredients
For the crust crumble
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons low carb brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
For the cheesecake mousse
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup Swerve confectioners sugar substitute
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the crust into a mixing bowl, and blend until a crumbly dough forms.
- Fill the bottoms of the serving containers with some of the crust mixture.
- Blend together the cream cheese and confectioners sugar substitute until smooth.
- Mix in the rest of the cheesecake mousse ingredients until light and fluffy.
Pipe the cheesecake mixture on top of the crust in the serving containers and serve.
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.