Description
Pumpkin cheesecake flavored no‑bake truffles rolled in sugar with a chocolate chip stem, shaped to look like little pumpkins — a festive fall dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 (14‑ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine the butter, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes well combined.
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips, continuing to stir until the mixture is smooth and the white chocolate melts. If using, add a few drops of orange food coloring at this stage.
- Pour the thickened pumpkin cheesecake mixture onto a butter‑greased baking sheet, spreading it into an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until firm.
- Once chilled and firm, rub butter on your hands to prevent sticking and roll the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Roll each truffle in granulated sugar to coat, giving them sparkle and additional sweetness.
- Use a toothpick to create ridges along the sides of each truffle to mimic pumpkin‑like appearance. Top each truffle with a chocolate chip to resemble a pumpkin stem.
- Serve immediately or store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can make the truffles ahead of time; chilling overnight helps them firm up well.
- Rolling in sugar gives a sparkly finish and makes them more festive.
- The pumpkin pie spice brings the warm holiday flavors — adjust to taste if you prefer more or less spice.
- Food coloring is optional; you can omit if you prefer natural color or if using orange‑tinted pumpkin puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
