Description
Heavenly pumpkin pie cheesecake truffles combine creamy autumn flavors in one irresistible bite. Rolled in graham cracker crumbs and drizzled with white chocolate, these elegant treats will delight you with their rich, spiced essence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (finely ground)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (premium quality)
- Orange food dye (as required)
- Granulated sugar (for coating)
- Chocolate chips (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Combine butter, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until ingredients meld and mixture thickens.
- Incorporate white chocolate and graham cracker crumbs, stirring until chocolate completely dissolves and creates a smooth consistency.
- Add food coloring to achieve desired orange hue, continuing to stir until mixture pulls away from pan edges and reaches a dense texture.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a greased baking sheet using a rubber spatula, then refrigerate for 2-4 hours until completely firm.
- Lightly butter hands to prevent sticking, then carefully roll the chilled mixture into uniform small spheres.
- Roll each truffle in granulated sugar, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Use a toothpick to create gentle vertical ridges around each truffle, mimicking a pumpkin’s exterior texture.
- Crown each truffle with a chocolate chip to resemble a pumpkin stem.
- Return truffles to refrigerator and chill for an additional 30 minutes before serving to maintain shape and firmness.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth blending and easier mixing.
- Use freshly ground pumpkin pie spice for more intense, vibrant flavor profiles compared to pre-packaged blends.
- Control sugar coating thickness by rolling truffles gently or using powdered sugar for a delicate, elegant finish.
- Refrigerate truffles in an airtight container for up to one week, allowing flavors to develop and intensify over time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 57 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg