Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are a delightful autumn treat, combining creamy cheesecake with the warm spices of pumpkin pie. These bite-sized desserts, coated in rich chocolate, melt in your mouth and are perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet indulgence at home. With their irresistible flavor and elegant appearance, these truffles are sure to impress your guests and evoke the essence of fall in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz chocolate coating (milk or dark)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in half of the graham cracker crumbs.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for about one hour to firm up.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate according to package instructions, then dip each truffle into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on parchment.
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg