Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are the perfect autumn indulgence, combining creamy pumpkin and rich cream cheese, all encased in a decadent chocolate coating. These bite-sized delights are ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, bringing the essence of fall into every delicious bite. With their easy preparation and stunning presentation, these truffles will make you the star of any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark or milk chocolate, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Once chilled, scoop out portions with a cookie scoop and roll them into one-inch balls.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into melted chocolate and let excess drip off before placing them on parchment paper.
- Roll each truffle in graham cracker crumbs while still wet. Let set completely at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg