Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (150g) almond flour
- 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25g) powdered erythritol
- 0.5 tsp (3g) ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup (180g) pure pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup (100g) powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 0.5 cup (120ml) full-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (6g) pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
- Combine the almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan, ensuring the edges are slightly raised.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until the edges are mahogany-colored and fragrant.
- Cool the crust completely before adding the filling to ensure it does not absorb moisture.
- Cream the softened cream cheese and powdered sweetener on medium speed until completely smooth.