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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pumpkin “Cheesecake”

dairy free grain free paleo pumpkin cheesecake

October 6, 2014 //  by Marian Mitchell//  14 Comments

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The holidays are right around the corner and it is the season of all things pumpkin! What is Thanksgiving without a gluten free pumpkin cheesecake?! Living gluten and dairy free can be a challenge but it doesn’t have to mean missing out on our favorites! We just have to rework the recipes to find replacements that are even better than the originals. I am so excited to share this recipe with you.

Cheesecake Recipe Goals

Thinking ahead I wanted to create a simple dessert that hopefully I could take to parties and no one would know the difference. I firmly believe in not telling people what I put into recipes until after they try it. Although, most people know that I will bring something healthy. To bypass this, I try to sneak it in with as few people seeing what I brought so that those who turn up their noses at healthy food won’t know the difference. Sneaky, sneaky.

gluten free pumpkin cheesecake sliced

The Recipe

I believe I have a winner in this great gluten free, dairy free Pumpkin “Cheesecake.” It’s simple, healthy, free from refined sugar, and the best part, it is really delicious. I made sure the have friends who are not use to healthy foods try it before sharing with you. Unfortunately my tastes buds are fine tuned to the ingredients I love to use so I am not always the best judge of healthier versions of foods. I was so excited when one of them said “This tastes exactly like pumpkin cheesecake. My favorite dessert.” YAY!!!!!

Using a leak proof spring form pan (like this one) I made the crust with just 3 ingredients: almond flour, dates and cinnamon. The “cheesecake” is coconut milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, grass-fed gelatin and spices. It can’t get any simpler than that! It’s a dessert that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you feeling satisfied due to the healthy fats and fiber.

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, soy free, corn free, grain free, refined sugar free, and paleo.

*If you can’t have nuts, make a rough nut flour in your food processor with raw sunflower seeds and pepitas.

dairy free grain free paleo pumpkin cheesecake

Gluten Free Pumpkin "Cheesecake"

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Crust
  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour
  • 6 pitted dates
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Cheese cake
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp grass fed beef gelatin
  • 1 tsp gluten free vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice

Instructions
 

  • In your processor, place almond flour, pitted dates and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Blend until dates are throughly torn apart and mixed into the flour evenly.
  • In your springform pan, pressed mixture firmly and evenly completely across the bottom.
    grain free cheesecake crust
  • In a medium sized pan, warm your coconut milk on medium-low until warm but not boiling.
  • In a separate small bowl, add in gelatin and a couple spoonfuls of warmed coconut milk. Melt gelatin as best you can. Add to the pot with the rest of coconut milk. Mix thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together coconut milk mixture with pumpkin, vanilla and spices.
  • Pour on top of crust and refridgerate for at least 2 hours.
  • When mixture is firm, very, very, very slowly undo the spring. Slice and serve.

Category: Dessert, paleo, Recipes, UncategorizedTag: cake, cheesecake, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, healthy, holidays, refined sugar free

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  1. Travel Pockets (Crystal)

    November 22, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Never had gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake, but sounds delicious!

    Reply
  2. Terri Beavers

    November 22, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever made gluten free pumpkin cheesecake before. My sister and daughter are both on gluten free diets so I’m always trying to find new recipes to try for them. I can’t wait to try yours, it sounds amazing.

    Reply
  3. Brittany

    November 22, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Definitely going to try this! We are nut free as well so I wonder if whole wheat flour would work?

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      November 22, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      For this recipe it wouldn’t. You can make a rough flour out of unsalted raw sunflower seeds and pepitas though.

      Reply
  4. Amanda

    November 22, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    I’ve never tried to make a diary free cheese cake before, but can’t get gluten free vanilla extract would you recommend vanilla bean instead?

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      November 22, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Yes a vanilla bean would work well.

      Reply
  5. Lacey

    November 22, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    This is amazing! Dairy Free is so hard to make and find pre-made! Thanks for the recipe!

    Xo-Lacey
    http://www.theglittergospelblog.com

    Reply
  6. Welsh Cakes and Wellies

    November 22, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    Love the fact that this is dairy free. It’s so hard to come by dairy free cheesecake recipes and this looks yummy too!

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      November 23, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      It is! That’s why I ended up creating my own. It’s been a hit for the past two years I’ve made it.

      Reply
  7. Kseniya

    November 22, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    Great recipe! I will try it for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  8. Susan

    November 22, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    Didn’t try gluten free products. But your recipe sounds and looks delicious. Going to try it over the weekend.

    Reply
  9. Barbara

    November 23, 2016 at 12:11 am

    This looks luscious, Marian. It’s a funny thing, but my daughter seems to be allergic to almonds. Thanks for suggesting sunflower seeds and pepitas; I’ll give that a try.

    I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 🙂

    Reply
    • Marian Mitchell

      November 23, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Thank you Barbara. You too!

      Reply
  10. Anvita

    November 23, 2016 at 3:53 am

    Sounds like an easy recipe. Never been a fan of cheese cake but after going through the ingredient list I wouldn’t mind trying some.

    Reply

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