Description
These Pumpkin Truffles are a delightful fall treat combining creamy pumpkin, warming pumpkin pie spice, and a sweet white chocolate-graham cracker mixture. Rolled into bite-sized balls, coated with sugar, and topped with chocolate chip ‘stems,’ these truffles are perfect for Halloween parties or cozy autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- Orange food coloring (optional)
For 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.
- Cook and Thicken: Stir the mixture over medium heat until well combined and thickened, 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 and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Color and Thicken Further: Add orange food coloring if desired, and continue stirring until the mixture thickens more and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking sheet and spread it evenly. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Shape the Truffles: Once firm, coat your hands with butter to prevent sticking and roll the mixture into small balls.
- Coat with Sugar: Roll each truffle ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
- Create Pumpkin Ridges: Use a toothpick to press ridges into each truffle to resemble a pumpkin.
- Add the Stems: Place a chocolate chip on top of each truffle to create the pumpkin stem.
- Final Chill and Serve: Chill the assembled truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to blend smoothly into the mixture.
- Adjust the pumpkin pie spice to taste for more or less warmth.
- Using orange food coloring is optional but enhances the pumpkin appearance.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a variation, roll truffles in finely chopped nuts instead of sugar for a different texture.
