Description
Indulge in these creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles, blending rich pumpkin and cheesecake flavors into irresistible bite-sized delights perfect for fall gatherings or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in graham cracker crumbs.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the chilled mixture and roll into balls.
- If desired, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for an additional 15-20 minutes until the coating sets.
Notes
- Experiment with spices like ginger or cloves for added flavor depth.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed nuts or colored sprinkles on top of the chocolate coating before it sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg