This Keto 33g Protein Creamy Crustless Pumpkin Pie has a rich and creamy texture. We prepare this crustless pie with pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, vanilla whey protein isolate, eggs, heavy cream, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. This crustless pie contains approximately 285 calories and only 5 g of net carbs. This crustless pie takes about 1 hour from start to finish. This Keto 33g Protein Creamy Crustless Pumpkin Pie is perfect for breakfast, dessert, post-workout meals, holiday celebrations, Thanksgiving dinners, family gatherings, weekly meal prep, and cozy fall evenings. You can prepare this crustless pie earlier and refrigerate it for 5 days or freeze separate slices for 3 months. You can serve this crustless pie chilled with Keto Whipped Cream, Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Keto Vanilla Ice Cream, Candied Pecans, or a warm cup of Bulletproof Coffee.
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STATS:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Calories: 285 Kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Yields: 8
- Overall Duration: 1 hour
- Serving Size: 1 slice
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Four eggs
- ½ cup vanilla whey protein isolate
- ⅓ cup erythritol powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Vanilla extract, one tsp.
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PUMPKIN PUREE:
- We use 100% pure pumpkin puree, as it delivers a sweet flavor and silky texture. As a substitute, you can use kabocha squash puree.
COTTAGE CHEESE:
- We utilize full-fat cottage cheese, as it include creamy texture and improve the protein content. Instead, you can use mascarpone or cream cheese.
RICOTTA CHEESE:
- Ricotta cheese gives the pie a smooth, rich, and creamy texture. As a different option, you could utilize high-fat cream cheese.
EGGS:
- Eggs help bind the filling together and create a firm, custard-like texture. As a replacement, you can use flax eggs.
VANILLA WHEY PROTEIN POWDER:
- We use vanilla whey protein powder to increase the protein content while adding a light vanilla flavor. You can substitute it with egg white protein powder.
POWDERED ERYTHRITOL:
- Powdered erythritol sweetens the pie without adding sugar or carbs.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream provides a rich, silky texture and enhances the creamy filling. As a substitute, you can use full-fat coconut cream.
PUMPKIN PIE SPICE:
- Pumpkin pie spice gives the pie its classic warm, aromatic flavor.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract boost the sweetness & all the flavors of the pie. As a replacement, you can use vanilla bean paste.
XANTHAN GUM:
- We use xanthan gum to help stabilize and slightly thicken the filling.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 350°Fahrenheit and gently coat a pie dish.
- Stir the heavy cream, pumpkin puree, ricotta, and cottage cheese in a dish till smoother.
- Include the eggs and mix them perfectly.
- Whisk in the xanthan gum, protein powder, salt, sweetener, spices, and vanilla.
- Distribute the mixture in a pie dish.
- Bake till the middle is perfectly set, for almost forty-five minutes.
- Allow the pie cool fully.
- Chill for almost four hours, slice it, and then serve it.
TIPS:
- Refrigerate for an entire night to get a perfect texture.
- Garnish the surface with additional cinnamon to boost the flavor.
- We utilize pure pumpkin puree as an alternative to pumpkin pie filling
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
TOPPINGS:
- Keto Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Whipped Cream
- Mascarpone Cream
- Chopped Pecans
- Sugar-Free Caramel Sauce
BREAKFASTS:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Turkey Sausage
- Bacon Strips
- Cheese Omelet
- Avocado Slices
BEVERAGES:
- Bulletproof Coffee
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Chai Tea
- Herbal Tea
DESSERTS:
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Cheesecake Bites
- Chocolate Fat Bombs
- Pecan Cookies
- Chocolate Mousse
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep this crustless pie in an enclosed vessel and store for a maximum of five days.
FREEZER:
- Store the slices separately for as long as three months.
FAQs:
Could we utilize fresh pumpkin?
- Yes, you can use pureed fresh and cooked pumpkin, as it works perfectly.
Will we prepare this crustless pie without dairy?
- Yes, you can use non-dairy cheese replacements and coconut cream.
May we omit the protein powder?
- Yes, you can skip the protein powder, although the texture will be tender and the protein count will become low.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 285 Kcal
Sodium: 290 mg
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 15 g
Protein: 33 g
Serving Size: 1 slice
Total Carbs: 7 g