Description
Delight in these creamy and spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles, perfect bite-sized treats that combine the rich flavors of pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and white chocolate. Coated with a sweet sugar crust and a touch of pumpkin pie spice, these truffles make an ideal festive dessert or a cozy snack for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Mix-ins and Coating
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- Optional: Orange food coloring
- Optional: Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Melt and Mix: In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens slightly and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs followed by the white chocolate chips, continuing to stir until the chocolate chips have melted completely. For a more vibrant color, add a few drops of orange food coloring and mix thoroughly.
- Chill the Mixture: Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Place it in the refrigerator and chill for about 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
- Shape Truffles: Once the mixture is firm, use lightly buttered hands to roll it into small bite-sized balls, ensuring they are uniform in size for even coating.
- Coat and Decorate: Roll each ball in granulated sugar to create a sweet, crunchy coating on the outside. Optionally, decorate each truffle with additional white chocolate chips arranged to resemble pumpkin stems for a festive look.
Notes
- Use cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth blending.
- Adjust the pumpkin pie spice according to your taste preference for more or less warmth.
- If the mixture is too sticky to roll, chill longer or lightly butter your hands for easier shaping.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator; best consumed within 5 days for freshness.
- You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pumpkin cheesecake truffles, pumpkin desserts, fall treats, no-bake truffles, cream cheese pumpkin recipe, holiday sweets
