Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles, a perfect autumn treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 8 oz dark or white chocolate, for coating
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, confectioners’ sugar, and spices; blend until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the graham cracker crumbs until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs or cinnamon before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate until chocolate coating is firm.
Notes
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cheesecake, truffles, dessert, fall, cozy, holiday
