Description
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are a delightful fall treat that combines creamy cheesecake with the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice, all coated in a sweet sugar coating. Perfect for Halloween parties or Thanksgiving gatherings!
Ingredients
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For the Pumpkin Cheesecake Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- Orange food coloring (or red and yellow food colorings), as needed, optional
For Coating and Topping:
- Granulated sugar, as needed, for rolling
- Chocolate chips, for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Pumpkin Cheesecake Mixture: Combine butter, cream cheese, pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice in a skillet over medium heat. Stir until thickened and smooth. Add graham crackers and white chocolate chips. Mix until melted. Add food coloring if desired.
- Thicken the Mixture: Cook until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan sides. Pour onto a greased baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.
- Form the Truffles: Roll the chilled mixture into balls. Roll in granulated sugar to coat.
- Decorate: Use a toothpick to create ridges on the truffles. Top with chocolate chips as stems.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of sugar used for coating.
- Feel free to get creative with toppings like chopped nuts or sprinkles.
- These truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Spice, Sweet Treat, Holiday Treat, Halloween Recipe
