Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Delightful pumpkin cheesecake truffles rolled in sugar, perfect for fall!
Equipment
- Skillet For mixing and cooking the truffles.
- Baking sheet For chilling the mixture.
- Cookie scoop For uniform truffle sizes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter For melting and greasing.
- 4 ounces cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
- 0.5 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 0.33 cup white chocolate chips
- optional orange food coloring For coloring, optional.
- as needed granulated sugar For rolling the truffles.
- as needed chocolate chips For topping, optional.
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir continuously until the mixture is thick and well-combined. Keep an eye on the heat to avoid burning the mixture.
- Mix in the graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth. If using, add the orange food coloring to achieve your desired shade. Don’t add too much food coloring; a little goes a long way!
- Continue to cook the mixture until it pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 3-5 minutes. If it seems too soft, let it cook a bit longer. Stir constantly to prevent sticking.
- Spread the mixture onto a buttered baking sheet and chill until firm, about 2 hours or overnight. Cover with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
- Once firm, grease your hands with butter and roll the chilled mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You can use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes!
- Roll each truffle in granulated sugar to coat evenly. This will give your truffles a delightful sweetness and a lovely finish.
- Using a toothpick, create ridges on the sides of the truffles for a decorative touch. Top each with a chocolate chip to resemble a pumpkin stem. This adds a fun element to your truffles!
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy. They taste even better after a day in the fridge!
Notes
For a festive touch, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the truffles before serving.