Description
Delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles that blend creamy pumpkin filling with a hint of pumpkin pie spice, coated in sparkling sugar and topped with chocolate chips to resemble cute little pumpkins—perfect for fall celebrations or anytime you crave a seasonal sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Filling
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Coating and Decoration
- Granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, combine the butter, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes well combined, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture.
- Add Graham Crackers and White Chocolate: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips, continuing to stir until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate melts completely. Add a few drops of orange food coloring at this stage if desired to enhance the pumpkin color.
- Cool the Mixture: Pour the thickened pumpkin cheesecake mixture onto a butter-greased baking sheet. Spread it evenly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let it firm up for easier shaping.
- Roll the Truffles: Once chilled, rub butter on your hands to prevent sticking and roll the cheesecake mixture into small golf ball-sized balls for perfect bite-sized truffles.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each pumpkin cheesecake ball in granulated sugar to coat, adding a sparkling sweetness that resembles pumpkin skin.
- Decorate: Use a toothpick to gently create ridges along the sides of each truffle, mimicking the look of pumpkin grooves. Top each with a chocolate chip to serve as the pumpkin stem for a festive finish.
- Serve: Enjoy the truffles immediately or store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve to keep them fresh and firm.
Notes
- Refrigeration time can be extended to overnight for firmer truffles that are easier to shape.
- Use softened cream cheese for smooth blending and easier mixing.
- Orange food coloring is optional but adds a vibrant pumpkin color.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These truffles make a great festive gift or party treat during the fall season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop and No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin truffles, pumpkin cheesecake, fall dessert, no-bake truffles, holiday treats, pumpkin pie spice sweets, cream cheese truffles
