Description
Indulge in these creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles, perfectly blending pumpkin flavor with warm spices and a smooth chocolate coating—ideal for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 12 oz dark or white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing until well incorporated.
- Stir in graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, and nutmeg to create a cohesive mixture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the filling and roll them into balls.
- Place the truffles on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate using forks or skewers, letting excess chocolate drip off before returning to parchment paper.
- Chill again for about one hour until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize your truffles by adding extra spices or rolling them in crushed graham crackers instead of chocolate for added texture. Ensure to use high-quality chocolate for coating to achieve a silky finish.