Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles. Each bite combines creamy cheesecake and warm pumpkin spice, all wrapped in a luscious chocolate coating. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these truffles are easy to make and sure to impress. Delight your taste buds with this seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 8 oz chocolate coating (dark or milk)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about 1 hour to firm up.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Place back on the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is set, then serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg