Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are a delightful autumn treat that combines creamy cheesecake and pumpkin spice flavors, all wrapped in rich chocolate. These bite-sized delights offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making them an ideal dessert for fall gatherings or cozy nights in. With minimal preparation, these truffles are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 8 oz milk or dark chocolate, for coating
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and spices until fully combined.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs for added texture.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour to firm up.
- Scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in intervals until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg