Keto Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with our Keto Creamy Pumpkin Sauce, a luscious blend of pumpkin puree, rich heavy cream, and velvety cream cheese, seasoned with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This low-carb, gluten-free sauce is the perfect companion for keto pasta, grilled chicken, or even as a decadent dip for your favorite low-carb bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, it combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with savory garlic and onion powder, rounded out by a hint of chicken broth for depth. Perfect for busy weeknights or autumn-inspired gatherings, this keto-friendly recipe delivers creamy comfort with minimal effort, making it a must-try dish this season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the pan, stirring to combine.
Add the cream cheese in small chunks, and stir until it melts and is fully incorporated into the sauce.
Stir in the onion powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the creamy pumpkin sauce over your favorite keto pasta, grilled chicken, or use it as a dip with low-carb bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.2 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.1 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 359 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 1927 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
