Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are the ultimate autumn treat, merging the creamy richness of cheesecake with the spiced sweetness of pumpkin. These bite-sized delights, coated in rich chocolate, are perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they will become your go-to dessert as the leaves change and the air cools.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 8 oz white chocolate or dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing until well blended.
- Mix in cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until combined.
- Gently fold in graham cracker crumbs for added texture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about an hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, scoop the mixture into bite-sized balls and dip each into melted chocolate.
- Place on parchment paper to set completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg