Description
Delight in these creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles, a perfect autumn treat combining smooth pumpkin, rich cream cheese, and warm spices. Coated with granulated sugar and topped with chocolate chip stems, these bite-sized desserts mimic the look of mini pumpkins and are ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- â…“ cup white chocolate chips
- Orange food coloring, optional
Coating & Decoration
- Granulated sugar, for rolling
- Chocolate chips, for topping
Instructions
- Combine and cook ingredients: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the softened cream cheese, canned pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir continuously to ensure the mixture thickens smoothly without lumps.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate melts completely and the ingredients are fully incorporated. Add orange food coloring if you desire a more vibrant pumpkin color.
- Cook to desired consistency: Continue cooking the mixture in the skillet, stirring frequently until it pulls away cleanly from the sides and bottom, indicating that the mixture is thick and able to hold shape.
- Chill the mixture: Spread the mixture evenly across a butter-greased baking sheet. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight until it becomes firm enough to handle.
- Form truffles: Butter your hands lightly to prevent sticking, then roll the chilled pumpkin mixture into small, bite-sized balls.
- Coat with sugar: Roll each ball in granulated sugar to give a sweet, textured coating all over.
- Create pumpkin ridges: Use a toothpick to gently press ridges into each ball, shaping them to look like miniature pumpkins.
- Add the stem: Place a chocolate chip on top of each truffle to resemble the pumpkin’s stem.
- Serve or store: Enjoy the truffles immediately or keep them refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice to taste for more or less spice.
- Food coloring is optional but enhances the pumpkin appearance.
- Truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate overnight before rolling into balls.
