Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Sweet, spiced, and irresistibly creamy, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are the ultimate fall dessert, perfect for Halloween parties and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Truffle Base 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
Coating and Decoration Ingredients
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- to taste orange food coloring (or red + yellow), optional
- as needed granulated sugar, for rolling
- as needed chocolate chips, for topping
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.
Notes
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
Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSugar: 16g