Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are a no-bake fall dessert made with creamy pumpkin puree, warm spices, graham cracker crumbs, and cream cheese, coated in sweet white chocolate for a perfect seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp cream cheese: provides a rich and tangy base
- 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar: adds sweetness and smooth texture
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree: brings moisture and classic pumpkin flavor
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs: creates structure and a slight crunch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon: delivers a warm, cozy spice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg: enhances the pumpkin’s earthy notes
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger: adds a mild heat and freshness
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves: deepens the spice profile
- 2 cups white chocolate chips: melts to form the sweet outer coating
- Extra graham cracker crumbs: for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree and continue beating until fully combined.
- Mix in graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until a thick dough forms.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once chilled, scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on the baking sheets.
- Refrigerate the rolled balls for another 30 minutes.
- In a double boiler, melt white chocolate chips, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate. Let excess drip off and return to the tray.
- Sprinkle tops with extra graham cracker crumbs while the chocolate is still wet.
- Chill truffles until the chocolate sets completely, then serve.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- Don’t skip chilling time – it’s key for shaping and coating.
- Use a fork to dip truffles for better control and cleaner coating.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg