Description
These Pumpkin Truffles offer an irresistible blend of cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and white chocolate, making them a perfect homemade treat for any occasion. With simple steps and tasty ingredients, they are sure to impress friends and family!
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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and cinnamon, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until the dough is thick and smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball about 1 inch in diameter. Place on the baking sheet with truffles spaced 2 inches apart, yielding approximately 20 truffles.
- Chill for 20-25 minutes before dipping in chocolate.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating at 100% power in 10-15 second intervals until smooth.
- Remove truffles from the refrigerator. Use a fork to dip each truffle in the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
- Scrape excess chocolate off the fork against the bowl edge and place the truffle back onto the baking sheet.
- Repeat for remaining truffles. Re-dip any exposed areas if necessary once they have set enough to handle.
- Sprinkle with English toffee bits or graham cracker crumbs before the chocolate hardens.
- Refrigerate the truffles until set before serving. They can be kept at room temperature for a few hours.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, refrigerate the truffles overnight before serving.
Experiment with different toppings such as crushed nuts or chocolate sprinkles for variety.
Ensure the white chocolate isn’t overheated to maintain a smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg