Description
These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a quick and easy fall dessert made with cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices, all coated in a white chocolate shell. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy autumn treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for coating)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- Extra graham cracker crumbs or pumpkin pie spice for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until fully incorporated. The mixture should be thick enough to roll into balls.
- Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes or until firm.
- While the balls are chilling, melt the white chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Dip the chilled balls into the melted white chocolate, coating completely, then place them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Optional: Sprinkle with extra graham cracker crumbs or a dash of pumpkin pie spice for garnish before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate the coated balls for 10–15 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
- Serve chilled or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- You can use dark or milk chocolate instead of white chocolate for a different flavor profile.
- If the mixture is too soft to roll, refrigerate it for 15–20 minutes before shaping.
- These can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
