This healthy, easy high protein pumpkin cheesecake is gluten free, low carb, low sugar, high protein, and clean eating. In a small white ramekin round dish is freshly baked and cooled cheesecake. It's firm with a rise and slightly golden orange from the bake and pumpkin. The texture is shown to be soft, fluffy, smooth. Topped with a dollop of greek yogurt and more pumpkin pie spice for flavor.

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This High Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake is gluten free, low carb, and refined sugar free. If you’re craving cheesecake but also want to have a healthier option, this seasonal version of a viral recipe is a must try! It has all the best pumpkin flavors and the fluffiest, smooth texture that melts in your mouth.

It’s no secret that I love pumpkin, cottage cheese, and higher protein dessert recipes! This Pumpkin Cheesecake is ALL three and seriously one of the best new recipes I’ve made so far this Fall. One of my favorite recent recipes is my High Protein Mini Cheesecake and I knew I had to create a pumpkin flavor. Why not take the sweets we love and add a pumpkin twist for the season, right? 💁‍♀️ Well, I can honestly say that this pumpkin version is absolute PERFECTION and tastes even better than the regular mini cheesecakes. The pumpkin flavor is subtle but comes through in the best amount, it’s lightly sweetened, and the consistency is so light, airy, and soft!

If you haven’t jumped on the cottage cheese in dessert bandwagon yet, I HIGHLY recommend giving this cheesecake recipe a try. Some of my other sneaky high protein desserts are my Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie, Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Mousse, and Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Ice Cream. As someone who tries to get more protein into their meals to feel better overall, adding cottage cheese to both savory and sweet meals has been such a great hack!

Why You’ll Love This

Single-serve – Perfect for those times you have a sweet tooth and are in a pinch but still want something nutritious, satisfying, and delicious.
Minimal clean up – Everything is blended in a blender and then baked in your dish so there’s less cleaning and fewer steps to do!
Nutrient packed – This cheesecake is higher protein than regular cheesecake making it a great, blood sugar balancing treat! We have protein and healthy fats from the cottage cheese and egg and high fiber carbs from the pumpkin puree. Pumpkin is also high in nutrients like vitamins A, B, C, fiber, calcium, potassium, and even magnesium! Obsession can be a good thing 😉
Dietary friendly – This is gluten free, high protein, low carb, low sugar, and keto-friendly.

What You’ll Need:

Cottage cheese – I use the full-fat one from Good Culture or Kalona Super Natural. I would say full-fat will have the best results!
Pumpkin puree – Look for 100% pure pumpkin puree.
Egg – For added protein and to create a smoother, soft texture!
Sweetener of choice – For this, I used monkfruit to keep this refined sugar free. You can use any sweetener (maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, organic sugar, etc.).
Pumpkin pie spice— You can leave this out and use cinnamon instead if you’re not a fan.
Toppings of choice – I like to add Greek Yogurt on top with more pumpkin spice. Other ideas are whipped topping, chopped pecans or walnuts, chocolate chips, etc.)

How To Make

Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spray an 8oz ramekin with oil.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, add all ingredients and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for thirty minutes until firm and slightly golden.
Once baked, let cool and then place in the fridge for at least thirty minutes to finish setting.
Option to top with Greek Yogurt, pumpkin pie spice, or other toppings of choice. Enjoy!

Recommended Tools

Mini Ramekin – I love these 8oz ones for single-serve recipes!
High-speed blender or food processor
Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons

More Viral Cottage Cheese Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough (Gluten Free, High Protein)

High Protein Cottage Cheese Queso (Gluten Free)

Three Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Gluten Free, High Protein)

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