Description
Delight in these Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Truffles, a creamy, spiced treat perfect for fall gatherings. Combining smooth cream cheese, rich pumpkin puree, and warm pumpkin pie spices, these bite-sized treats are coated with sugar and topped with chocolate chips for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- Orange food coloring
Coating & Topping
- Granulated sugar, as needed
- Chocolate chips, for topping
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add butter, softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir continuously over medium heat until well combined and the mixture begins to thicken.
- Add White Chocolate and Graham Cracker Crumbs: Stir in white chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Food Coloring and Thicken: Mix in orange food coloring to achieve the desired color. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens further and starts to release from the sides of the pan.
- Chill Mixture: Transfer the warm mixture to a greased baking sheet and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
- Form Truffles: Once chilled, coat your hands with butter to prevent sticking, then roll the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat with Sugar: Pour granulated sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll each truffle ball in the sugar until well coated.
- Create Pumpkin Ridges and Add Toppings: Using a toothpick, gently press ridges into each truffle to resemble a pumpkin. Place a chocolate chip on top of each truffle as a pumpkin stem.
- Final Chill: Place shaped truffles back into the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy your festive dessert!
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing.
- If white chocolate chips are unavailable, white melting wafers can be used as a substitute.
- Add the orange food coloring gradually to control the intensity of color.
- Chilling the mixture overnight improves the firmness and makes rolling easier.
- For a different flavor twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg along with pumpkin pie spice.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
