Description
Delightful bite-sized treats combining creamy pumpkin and cheesecake flavors, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (or vanilla wafers)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz white or dark chocolate, for dipping
Instructions
- Mix the cream cheese and pumpkin in a bowl until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and adjust to taste.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up the mixture.
- Shape the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off and roll in crushed graham crackers if desired.
- Place coated truffles back on parchment to set and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure chocolate is smooth for easy dipping. If too thick, add a bit of coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cheesecake truffles, autumn dessert, seasonal treats, easy recipes