Low Calorie Pumpkin-Layered Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 2 Packages of Fat Free Cream Cheese (8 oz. each)
• 1 Cup Granulated Splenda
• 2 Whole Eggs
•  Cup Libby’s Canned Pumpkin
• 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or any milk of preference)
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice

Kitchen Appliances Needed: 

• Hand Mixer
• 1 Large Mixing Bowl
• 9-inch Pie Pan (You can also use a pre-made crust)
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Teaspoons
• Non-stick cooking spray

Baking Directions: 

1. Pre-heat oven at 350F
2. Add cream cheese to mixing bowl and soften (microwave for 1 minute)
3. Add Splenda, almond milk, vanilla extract and beat with mixer until smooth
4. Blend in eggs one at a time
5. Spray pie pan with non-stick cooking spray
6. Take 1-cup of butter and spread evenly in pie pan
7. Add canned pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and mix again
8. Carefully spread pumpkin layer over first layer of batter
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes
10. Allow cheesecake to cool and chill in refrigerator for 3-4 hours
11. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Nutrition Facts:

-Calories per slice (8 slices total)= 121                                                                               Macros per Slice: 12g Protein, 16g Carbs, 1g Fat

-Vitamin A: Pumpkin is an amazing source for Vitamin A and is great for vision and maintaing a healthy immune system                   –                                                        –Calcium: The cream cheese and almond milk are excellent dietary sources of calcium, which promotes good bone health and density

You can aways tweak the recipe if you do not have all the ingredients. I always use whatever I have around the kitchen and figure out how to make it all work. Have fun and be creative! I hope you all enjoy this recipe in time for the holiday season, and let me know how you like it! P.S. I topped my Pumpkin Cheesecake with whipped cream and more pumpkin pie spice and it was delicious! Enjoy your holiday season and keep your eyes out for more great content coming soon!