Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles are a delightful autumn treat that perfectly blend the rich flavors of pumpkin, warm spices, and creamy cream cheese. Coated in velvety chocolate, these truffles offer a festive indulgence for gatherings or cozy nights in. With their easy preparation and stunning presentation, they’re bound to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 8 oz dark or white chocolate for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Beat until smooth.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into melted chocolate; let excess drip off and place on parchment paper.
- Optional: Decorate with additional melted chocolate or sprinkles before the coating sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling/Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg