Description
These Pumpkin Truffles are a delightful fall treat featuring a creamy pumpkin and cream cheese base, sweetened with condensed milk, and enhanced with pumpkin pie spice. Coated in granulated sugar and topped with a chocolate chip ‘stem,’ these no-bake truffles capture the essence of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Coating and Decoration
- Granulated sugar (as needed, for coating)
- Chocolate chips (for topping, as stems)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice, stirring regularly.
- Cook and Thicken: Stir the mixture over medium heat until everything is well combined and the mixture thickens, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add White Chocolate and Graham Cracker Crumbs: Stir in the white chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Optional Coloring and Final Thickening: Add orange food coloring if desired, and continue stirring until the mixture thickens further and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the thickened mixture to a greased baking sheet, spreading it evenly, then refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
- Shape the Truffles: Once firm, coat your hands with butter to prevent sticking, then roll the chilled mixture into small balls.
- Coat and Decorate: Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat, then use a toothpick to press ridges into each truffle to resemble a pumpkin.
- Add Pumpkin Stem: Place a chocolate chip on top of each truffle to mimic a pumpkin stem.
- Final Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the decorated truffles until ready to serve, allowing them to firm up perfectly for enjoying.
Notes
- Using softened cream cheese and greasing your hands with butter makes rolling easier and less sticky.
- Chilling the mixture overnight improves the truffles’ texture and makes shaping easier.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice and food coloring to taste and visual preference.
- These truffles are best stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 5 days for optimal freshness.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese and use corresponding chocolates.
