Easy Pumpkin Truffles {Cheesecake}

Quick and easy spiced pumpkin truffles recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. No bake, creamy, covered in white chocolate and full of cream cheese and pumpkin puree.

These little treats are so rich and fudgy and perfect for a Thanksgiving party and great as a homemade gift too. If you are fond of homemade candies, you really have to try my Pumpkin Fudge with Gingersnap Crust as well as this Maple Fudge (With Maple Syrup).

Key ingredients for spiced pumpkin pie truffles

• Gingersnap cookies- The mixture of these and the pumpkin spice brings together the perfect combination.
• Graham crackers- You can use plain ones or the cinnamon ones.
• Pumpkin puree- Be sure it is puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
• Cream cheese- Use full fat for best flavor and texture.
• Powdered sugar- This works as a sweetener and a thickener.
• Pumpkin pie spice- You can make this spice blend at home or buy it from grocery stores.
• White chocolate- Use high quality chocolate for best results.

Variations

Truffle balls- Mix together gingersnap cookie crumbs, graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, puree, powdered sugar and spices. Chill. Make small balls. Chill again. Coat in melted chocolate, let it set and you are done.

Oreo balls- Replace gingersnaps and graham crackers with pumpkin Oreos. Pulse them in a food processor until finely ground and mix in some cream cheese and pumpkin puree. Roll into balls. Dip in white chocolate. Chill and enjoy.

Use melted semisweet chocolate- Instead of melted white chocolate coating for a bit of cocoa flavor.

Replace gingersnap cookie crumbs- With graham cracker crumbs but add a but more pumpkin pie spice to balance out the flavors.

Use pie- If you are short on time, just crumble leftover Pumpkin Pie in a food processor or KitchenAid mixer until you have a thick dough-like mixture. Chill and then roll into balls. Dip in melted white chocolate and you are done.

Other filling option- Crumble Pumpkin Bread and mix in some Cream Cheese Frosting and use that as a filling in the mold or just roll into little balls.

Use Pumpkin Cake- And mix it with the frosting of your choice. Then roll into balls and enjoy.

How to make easy pumpkin truffles recipe from scratch?

1. Mix together- Gingersnap cookie crumbs, graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar and spices.
2. Chill- Until firm.
3. Brush- Melted chocolate in a candy mold and let it set.
4. Fill it- With the mixture.
5. Seal it- By brushing more melted chocolate on top of the mixture.
6. Chill- Until set.
7. Remove- From mold and enjoy.

Tips and techniques

Use thick pumpkin puree- If it's too watery, cook in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat on stovetop to evaporate excess liquid.

You cannot use pumpkin pie filling- It's different than pumpkin puree and the results will not be the same.

Use full fat cream cheese- Because it's thicker and creamier than the low fat version.

You must chill the cheesecake mixture- So that it's easier to roll into balls and not a sticky mess.

How to make gingersnap cookie crumbs? You can easily buy graham cracker cookie crumbs but you can't buy gingersnap cookie crumbs. To make these, pulse the Gingersnap Cookies in a food processor to make fine crumbs.

Adjust amount of spice- This is based on your preference.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Room temperature- I don't recommend keeping them out for more than 2-3 hours.
• Fridge- Place in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days. These can also be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Freezer- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge and enjoy!

More Truffle Recipes

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• Red Velvet Truffles
• White Chocolate Truffles
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
• Chocolate Blueberry Truffles
• Chocolate Truffles
• Cake Truffles
• Mocha Coffee Truffles

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