Description
Silky smooth no-bake pumpkin cheesecake balls bring autumn’s warmth to your dessert table with minimal effort. Rolled in graham cracker crumbs and chilled to perfection, these bite-sized treats will delight friends and family at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Crumb Coatings:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs
Coating and Decorative Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white almond bark
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup orange candy melts (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip softened cream cheese and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until velvety and uniform. Incorporate pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, blending thoroughly to create a smooth, aromatic base.
- Fold graham cracker and gingersnap crumbs into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring complete integration. Refrigerate the combined mixture for approximately 2 hours to solidify and enhance flavor development.
- After chilling, utilize a tablespoon to portion out the mixture. Gently roll each portion into compact, 1-inch spheres. Arrange the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray and return to the refrigerator for an additional 30-minute firming period.
- Prepare the coating by microwaving white almond bark in 30-second increments. Stir between intervals to achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency. Maintain a gentle heat to prevent scorching.
- Remove chilled cheesecake balls from refrigerator. Carefully immerse each ball into the melted almond bark, allowing excess coating to drip away. Position coated balls back onto the parchment paper, permitting the exterior to set and harden naturally.
- For an optional decorative flourish, melt orange candy melts and delicately drizzle over the set cheesecake balls. This final touch adds a vibrant, seasonal aesthetic. Allow the decorative layer to completely cool and solidify before serving.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly before rolling to prevent sticky hands and ensure neat, compact balls that hold their shape perfectly.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richest flavor and most stable texture, avoiding low-fat versions which can make mixture runny.
- Toast graham cracker crumbs briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty depth and add extra complexity to the overall taste profile.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed pecans, dark chocolate, or seasonal sprinkles for unique variations that match different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg