Description
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Truffles combine creamy cheesecake with pumpkin pie spices in a bite-sized treat. These no-bake truffles are coated in sugar and topped with chocolate chips for a festive pumpkin look, perfect for fall gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake 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 the butter, softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice over medium heat. Stir continuously until well combined and the mixture thickens.
- Add White Chocolate and Graham Crackers: Stir in the white chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs. Continue stirring until the white chocolate is fully melted and incorporated.
- Color and Thicken: Add orange food coloring gradually until the desired pumpkin color is achieved. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens further and releases from the sides of the pan.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the mixture onto a greased baking sheet. Spread evenly using a rubber spatula. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours or up to overnight for best results.
- Form Truffles: Once chilled, coat your hands lightly with butter to prevent sticking. Roll the mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat with Sugar: Fill a shallow bowl with granulated sugar. Roll each ball in the sugar to coat evenly.
- Create Pumpkin Details: Use a toothpick to etch ridges on each truffle to mimic the lines of a pumpkin. Top each with a single chocolate chip to resemble a pumpkin stem.
- Final Chill and Serve: Chill the finished truffles until ready to serve. Enjoy these festive treats at your next gathering or holiday party!
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing and avoid lumps.
- Adjust orange food coloring gradually to control the color intensity.
- For a firmer truffle, chill overnight instead of just 2 hours.
- Butter your hands well before rolling to prevent the mixture from sticking.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cracker crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
