Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are the perfect bite-sized desserts that encapsulate the cozy flavors of fall. These creamy, decadent treats combine pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all enveloped in a sweet white chocolate coating. Ideal for Thanksgiving gatherings or any autumn celebration, these truffles evoke nostalgia while delivering an indulgent experience that’s hard to resist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling/Melting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour until firm.
- Scoop out small portions and roll into balls.
- Melt white chocolate chips in short intervals in the microwave until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing them on parchment paper.
- Let the truffles set at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg