Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are the perfect autumn treat, combining creamy cheesecake flavors with warm pumpkin spices. These bite-sized delights are coated in rich chocolate, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or as a sweet indulgence any time of the year. With a simple preparation process and minimal ingredients, these truffles are sure to impress guests and satisfy cravings alike. Enjoy them chilled for a refreshing dessert experience that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form small balls (about 1 inch) and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until smooth. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before returning to the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is set (about 1 hour) before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg