Description

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a creamy, spiced dessert that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. Made with pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and graham cracker crumbs, these bite-sized treats are coated in chocolate or rolled in crushed cookies, offering a no-fuss, delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

4 oz white chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate (for coating)

Crushed graham crackers, cinnamon sugar, or chopped nuts (optional, for rolling)

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Instructions

Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until everything is fully combined.
Add the Grahams: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until the mixture becomes thick and scoopable.
Chill the Mixture: Cover the mixture and chill it in the fridge for 30-45 minutes to make it easier to shape into balls.
Shape the Balls: Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
Coat the Balls: Dip each ball into melted white chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate. Alternatively, you can roll them in crushed graham crackers, cinnamon sugar, or chopped pecans for a different coating.
Set and Chill: Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill for another 15-30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set and the balls are firm.

Notes

Mini Chocolate Chips: Add mini chocolate chips into the filling for a little extra texture and sweetness.

Tangier Flavor: Add a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a tangier twist to the filling.

Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate for dipping if you prefer a richer, slightly less sweet contrast to the filling.

Sea Salt: A sprinkle of sea salt on top of the chocolate coating will give your cheesecake balls a salted caramel vibe.

Lighter Version: Use low-fat cream cheese and skip the chocolate coating for a lighter option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 110 kcal
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: undefined
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: undefined
Trans Fat: undefined
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: undefined