Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Sweet, spiced, and irresistibly creamy, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are the ultimate fall and Halloween dessert. With their pumpkin shape, sparkling sugar coating, and chocolate chip “stem,” they’re just as cute as they are delicious — perfect for Halloween party food, fall bake sales, or cozy nights in.
Time
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
Yield
- 20 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- Orange food coloring (or red + yellow), optional
- Granulated sugar, for rolling
- Chocolate chips, for topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the base – In a skillet over medium heat, combine butter, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir constantly until thickened and fully combined.
Tip: Constant stirring prevents sticking and burning. - Melt & mix – Add graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth. Add food coloring for a festive pumpkin-orange hue, perfect for Halloween treats.
- Check consistency – Continue stirring until the mixture easily pulls away from the sides and bottom of the pan.
- Chill – Pour mixture onto a butter-greased baking sheet, spread evenly, and refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours or overnight).
- Shape the truffles – Rub butter on your hands, scoop out portions, and roll into small balls.
- Coat & decorate – Roll balls in granulated sugar, use a toothpick to make pumpkin-like ridges, and press a chocolate chip on top for the stem.
- Serve & enjoy – Arrange them on a Halloween-themed platter for a spooky-sweet party snack.
Pro Tips
- Make it spooky: Add candy eyeballs to turn them into mini pumpkin monsters.
- Party-ready: Serve in orange cupcake liners for an easy grab-and-go Halloween party food idea.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition (per serving):
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 truffle | 140 | 2g | 20g | 6g | 0.5g | 16g |
Nutrition facts are estimated using USDA data and may vary based on ingredients.