Description
Delicious no-bake pumpkin cheesecake balls coated in chocolate, perfect for fall treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 250 g canned pumpkin puree
- 125 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of ground cloves (optional)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- White chocolate, milk chocolate chips, or candy melts (for dipping)
- Extra graham cracker crumbs or crushed nuts (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to mix everything until smooth and well combined.
- Add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and optional cloves to the mixture. Stir well until all the spices are evenly incorporated into the creamy base.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs gradually. Mix until the mixture becomes thick enough to roll into balls. If it feels too soft, add more graham cracker crumbs as needed for a workable consistency.
- Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, portion out the mixture and roll it into bite-sized balls. Place each ball onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the rolled balls for at least 1 hour to firm them up for the next step.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips or candy melts. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until completely smooth and melted.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully dip each chilled cheesecake ball into the melted chocolate. Let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl before placing them back on the lined baking sheet.
- If desired, roll the chocolate-coated balls in extra graham cracker crumbs, crushed nuts, or sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate the coated cheesecake balls again for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Serve the cheesecake balls chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Optional toppings can add extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg