Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles with Pumpkin Spice
Delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm spices of pumpkin pie in bite-sized, sweet treats. These easy-to-make truffles feature a smooth pumpkin cheesecake filling rolled into sugar-coated balls and topped with chocolate chips to look like miniature pumpkins, perfect for fall celebrations or holiday gatherings.
- Author: Logan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop cooking and refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
- Cook the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, combine the butter, softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes well combined, forming a smooth pumpkin cheesecake base.
- 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. If desired, add a few drops of orange food coloring now to enhance the pumpkin color.
- Cool the Mixture: Pour the thickened pumpkin cheesecake mixture onto a butter-greased baking sheet and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the mixture to firm up.
- Roll the Truffles: Once chilled, apply butter to your hands to prevent sticking and roll the pumpkin cheesecake dough into small balls about the size of a golf ball.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat thoroughly, giving the truffles a sparkling, sweet exterior.
- Decorate: Use a toothpick to gently create ridges along the sides of each truffle to mimic a pumpkin’s grooves. Top each truffle with a chocolate chip to resemble the pumpkin stem.
- Serve: Serve the truffles immediately or store them in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy for a delicious fall-inspired treat.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Refrigerate the mixture well before rolling to prevent sticking.
- Orange food coloring is optional but enhances the pumpkin look.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a firmer texture, chill the truffle balls briefly after shaping before coating them in sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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