Description
These decadent, bite-sized Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles capture the essence of autumn in a smooth, creamy package. By combining rich cream cheese, spiced pumpkin puree, and a touch of white chocolate with a crunchy graham cracker base, these treats offer a professional, fudge-like consistency. Perfectly stable and easy to handle, they are the ideal make-ahead dessert for any seasonal gathering or holiday party.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup white chocolate chips
Granulated sugar for rolling
Chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions
Combine butter, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice in a large skillet over medium heat.
Stir the mixture constantly until well incorporated and smooth.
Add the graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips, stirring until melted.
Continue to cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and releases from the side of the pan.
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely until firm enough to handle.
Shape the cooled mixture into small, bite-sized balls.
Roll the truffles in granulated sugar to coat the exterior.
Affix a small chocolate chip to the top of each truffle to resemble a stem.
Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
The reduction process is vital for the correct truffle texture. Ensure the pumpkin mixture is fully thickened before removing from the heat. These store exceptionally well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop Reduction
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg