Description
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Truffles combine creamy cheesecake with warm pumpkin pie spices, coated with sugar and topped with chocolate chips to resemble mini pumpkins. These no-bake truffles are perfect for holiday parties or festive treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- Orange food coloring
Coating & Topping
- Granulated sugar, as needed
- Chocolate chips, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and begins to thicken.
- Add White Chocolate and Graham Cracker Crumbs: Stir in white chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs until the white chocolate has melted completely and the mixture is smooth.
- Color and Thicken: Add orange food coloring to reach the desired pumpkin color. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens further and starts releasing from the sides of the pan, indicating it is ready.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking sheet and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
- Shape the Truffles: Coat your hands lightly with butter to prevent sticking. Roll the chilled mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat with Sugar: Pour granulated sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll the truffle balls in the sugar to create an even coating.
- Create Pumpkin Texture and Top: Using a toothpick, gently make ridges on each sugar-coated truffle to mimic a pumpkin’s texture. Place a chocolate chip on top of each truffle as a stem.
- Final Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the finished truffles until firm and ready to serve. Enjoy these festive treats chilled.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing without lumps.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves as a substitute.
- For easier shaping, keep the mixture chilled before rolling into balls.
- White chocolate melts quickly; stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
