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This KETO PUMPKIN PIE starts with a traditional pie filling, but skips the crust! It gets topped off with a simple low carb streusel topping that you won’t be able to resist!
I’m not going to lie: I think pumpkin pie is a breakfast food.
I mean, sure, it’s good after a turkey dinner. But it is REALLY good first thing in the morning, cold from the fridge.
You don’t have to eat pie for breakfast to love this keto pumpkin pie though. It’s the perfect low carb holiday dessert and I think you’ll love the thick, creamy pumpkin pie filling topped off with the simple streusel.
This is a crustless pumpkin pie, partially because I didn’t feel like messing with a pie crust and partially because I don’t actually super love pie crust. I’m here for the pumpkin pie filling, friends!Without the crust, though, I knew I’d want a little extra magic happening.
Oh, hello streusel. You’re always the man for the job. 😉
You guys are going to love this easy low carb pumpkin pie!
How to make crustless pumpkin pie:
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You might think there is some big secret to making a crustless pumpkin pie, but there really isn’t!
Pumpkin pie is so nice and thick and firm on it’s own that it holds together quite well even without a crust!
I use this avocado oil spray to spray my pie plate before filling, just to be safe.
My keto pumpkin pie filling starts with a can of 100% pure pumpkin. I also add in a couple of eggs, some sweetener, heavy cream, and pumpkin pie spice.
The sweetener I use and recommend is Lakanto Monkfruit. It swaps 1:1 for sugar and doesn’t have any funky aftertaste. I love it! Use code THATLOWCARBLIFE for 20% off your entire order from Lakanto!
Whisk your filling really well and then pour it in your pie plate.
This crustless pumpkin pie will need to bake for 45 minutes before we add the streusel topping.
Low carb streusel:
Is there any dessert that can’t be made better by streusel? I think not!
This low carb streusel is quite easy. Just stir together some almond flour, pecans, coconut flour, cinnamon, and melted butter.
Pull your pie from the oven at the 45 minute mark and then top it off with the streusel. Your pie will be mostly set at this point, so the streusel won’t sink into the custard.
Return the pie to the oven to finish baking.
What is in pumpkin pie spice:
Pumpkin pie spice is super convenient to keep on hand, but it’s easy to make your own! It’s just a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
To make your own, combine 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves. This will make enough pumpkin pie spice for this recipe. Feel free to make a larger batch for future uses!
Does low carb pumpkin pie need to be refrigerated?
Pumpkin pie is a custard-based pie and it does need to stay refrigerated.
Cover tightly and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
We like to eat it cold, straight from the fridge.
Gluten free pumpkin pie:
This pumpkin pie is gluten free and grain free!
If you’re not watching carbs and just looking for a gluten free pumpkin pie, feel free to use real sugar in place of the sweeteners called for. The recipe will turn out just as good, though the nutrition information will be different, of course.
More low carb pumpkin recipes to try:
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake: These mini cheesecakes are so decadent!
Pumpkin Chaffles: There is no better way to wake up!
Keto Pumpkin Ice Cream: This looks so good!
Keto Pumpkin Pie with Streusel Topping
This crustless pumpkin pie is so rich and delicious! The streusel topping really takes it over the top.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1 can (15 ounces ) pure pumpkin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sweetener, such as monkfruit
- 1 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar substitute, such as monkfruit
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the filling ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Spray a 9 inch standard plate with non-stick spray. Pour filling into pie plate.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Filling will still be somewhat jiggly.
- Add the topping ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the pie and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on the counter for 1 hour before transferring to the refrigerator to cool completely, about 3 hours.
Notes
If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you may use 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves in it's place.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1 sliceAmount Per Serving Calories 300Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 95mgSodium 74mgCarbohydrates 9gNet Carbohydrates 6gFiber 3gSugar 6gProtein 5g
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49 comments
Hi Karly, thanks, this recipe looks so delicious but I am wondering if the pumpkin part really is firm or set enough without any type of bottom crust?
Hi Holli! Yep, it does set without the crust. It came out of the pan just fine. A little left behind, which I think you can see in the photos, but nothing bad. 🙂
Wanted to add that you’ll need a pie serve to get it out…you couldn’t just use a fork like you might with a regular pie. 🙂
Hi. I just love all your recipes.
So much variety!!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks, Rose!
Can I use swerve sugar ? If so how much?
Yep, you’d still use the same amount of Swerve.
I love all your recipes, I,m going to make this for THANKSGIVING! !
Hope you love it! 🙂
I’m going to try this before Thanksgiving so if it’s good I’ll have it at Thanksgiving… How did you learn to reinvent these wonderful recipes.
Hi Sandra! I hope you love the recipe! I just learned by playing around…lots of trial and error! I still have so much to learn about baking with alternative flours, which is why you don’t see too many desserts on here, but every now and then I get lucky and create some amazing. This pie is one of those! 🙂
Thank you so much for this recipe. It looks delicious.
I’d like to make 10-12 individual servings in cupcake liners. What would you suggest for cook time?
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Carmel! I’m really not sure how long this will take in muffin tins as I haven’t tried it. I’d probably keep an eye on them around the 20 minute mark and be ready to sacrifice one for testing. 😉
Karly,
Your recipe made 12 cupcake size pumpkin pies. I topped each one with the streusel topping before baking and baked them at 350° for 35 minutes. They were perfect!
I can not tell you just how much I absolutely LOVE this recipe! The streusel topping is everything! I topped them with a homemade vanilla maple whipped cream but it certainly didn’t need it.
Thank you so much for this winner!
Yay! I’m so glad to hear these were a success as mini pies…thanks for sharing! And I say that you can never go wrong with homemade whipped cream!! 🙂
can you use regular sugar?
Yep, you can. 🙂
Knock my socks right off! Wow! This pie tasted amazing! Thanks so much for the recipe! Will DEFINITELY make again!
This was WAY to sweet for my family otherwise delicious. We used real pumpkin (Sugar Pumpkin). I will be making it again with less sweetener.
Hi Raven! Did you use monkfruit or another 1:1 sweetener? I wonder if you maybe you used something that is more sweet than table sugar? Either way, hope it’s better for you next time. 🙂
It may have been the sugar pumpkin. They’re a sweeter pumpkin. Getting ready to make this. Looks good.
Made this tonight for a dinner party with three non keto eaters and they loved it! Simple recipe with easy to follow instructions and it came out perfectly! Thank you so much…will definitely be making this for Thanksgiving!
That’s great to hear!
Sure wish I was able to add a photo!!!
Came out terrific! Added 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and only 1/2 cup of Monk fruit sweetener because I knew we were going to have whipped cream on the top!
Thanks so much
EVERYONE WAS SO IMPRESSED
So glad it was a hit! You can always share a photo on Instagram…if you do, please tag me so I can see! @that.low.carb.life 🙂
In my family we don’t like the crust of traditional pumpkin pie. So excited to try this!!!
Hope you love it!
Karly;
Love all your recipes. Even my hubby loves them and he’s not Keto. I really want to make this for Thanksgiving, but I am allergic to almond flour. Any idea how much coconut flour I would use instead but still have enough topping? Or if I use the same amount, would I need to increase the butter?
Hey Barb! I haven’t tried this with straight coconut flour, but I’d test it by using all coconut flour and adding more butter until it’s a nice crumbly texture.
I love all your recipes! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! I was curious if I could add a Keto recipe for a pie crust to this recipe and if so how that would work? I have no idea and don’t want to waste expensive ingredients on me botching that part up. Can you make any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi Sydney! I don’t personally have a pie crust recipe to use, but you could find one from another website and use this filling, for sure! I might leave off the streusel if you do a crust…I think it’ll overpower the pumpkin goodness. 🙂
Hi Karly, I made this dessert last night just as it is and the strudel is wonderful! My fiancé didn’t even care that it didn’t have a crust on the bottom so yay! I have a special inquiry for you! You do so many awesome recipes. I have a traditional recipe for a chocolate bourbon pumpkin cheesecake that up until this year because of my commitment to sugar free and gluten free, I’ve made for over 15 years for my family at the holidays. I don’t know how to safely convert ingredients from regular flour, etc. Would you be able to do this and then, hey!…you’d have a new recipe to post on the blog?! I could email it to you if that helps? Thank you for all your awesome recipes!
Do you have to use nuts to get the crumble to right consistency
Nope, you can leave them out if you like.
Do you think it’s possible to sub out the heavy cream for almond milk? The grocery store was completely out of cream today, but there was almond milk aplenty!
Hi Deb! Unfortunately, I think your pie would be too runny. You could try simmering the almond milk until reduced by half (basically making dairy-free evaporated milk) to make 12 ounces and then following as directed. I can’t guarantee it will work, but I basically just took the classic pie recipe off the can and replaced it with cream, so I THINK it would work great. 🙂
I made this for our family Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. I didn’t have all of the ingredients to do the strusel so I made it without the topping. It was good, not too sweet. My mistake was adding an additional egg. It made it a little too firm. So next time I will not make that mistake. Pumpkin pie is one of my favorites and this satisfied. Thanks!
Glad it was mostly a success, Susan! 🙂
Made this for Thanksgiving…everyone said it was not sweet at all. I followed the recipe. Streusel was amazing!
Hi Karen! Did you use monkfruit or another sweetener that measures at 1:1? Sorry it wasn’t sweet enough for you!
This is DELICIOUS! I like my pumpkin pie with a little bit of a kick so I am going to double the spices next time.
OMG Paola! I made this and it is out of this world!!! The best pie I ever ate- no joke! Thank you!!!!
That’s so great to hear!