Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles
These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles are a delightful dessert merging the flavors of autumn with sweet indulgence, perfect for impressing family and friends while being quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
For the Truffles
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!) Use pure pumpkin puree for the best flavor.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing.
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
For the Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or dark chocolate for a twist!) Use your preferred type of chocolate.
- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, sprinkles, or more graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice.
- Use a hand mixer or a sturdy whisk to blend everything until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the graham cracker crumbs and mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Rolling and Coating
- Once chilled, scoop out the mixture and roll it into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each pumpkin truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated, then place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle your desired toppings over each truffle.
- Let the truffles chill in the fridge for about an hour, or until the chocolate hardens.
Serving
- Serve these delicious truffles at your next gathering, or indulge in them yourself.
Notes
These truffles can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They can also be frozen for up to three months.