Description
These Pumpkin Truffles are a delightful treat combining cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and a creamy white chocolate coating. They make a great dessert for gatherings or a sweet snack, offering an irresistible flavor and simple preparation that anyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ¾ cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- optional: extra graham cracker crumbs or english toffee bits for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat until creamy and smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree and cinnamon, and mix at medium speed until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon, mixing on medium until dough is thick and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours or longer if necessary.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball about 1 inch in diameter. Place on baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. You should get around 20 truffles.
- Chill for 20-25 minutes before dipping in chocolate.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add white chocolate chips and microwave at 100% power in 10-15 second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Take truffles from the refrigerator and dip each one in the melted chocolate using a fork to ensure full coverage.
- Remove truffle from chocolate and scrape excess chocolate with the fork against the bowl.
- Place the truffle back on the lined baking sheet, using a second fork if necessary to maintain shape.
- Repeat with remaining truffles; re-dip any areas if needed after they harden slightly.
- Sprinkle toffee bits or graham crumbs on top before they set completely.
- Refrigerate until fully set before serving. Truffles can sit at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
You can customize the topping with different toppings like crushed nuts or coconut flakes.
Store uneaten truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg