Pumpkin Spice Truffles
Pumpkin Spice Truffles are creamy, spiced, and beautifully coated white chocolate treats that capture the warm and cozy flavors of autumn. These bite-sized delights combine smooth cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice for an irresistibly festive flavor and velvety texture, perfect for snacking or gifting during the fall season.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Filling Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth. Add powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pumpkin-spice mixture for about 1 hour. This helps it firm up so it’s easier to form into truffles.
- Shape into Balls: Once chilled, scoop spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them between your palms to create 1-inch round balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the white chocolate chips until smooth and glossy, stirring regularly to avoid scorching.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each pumpkin ball into the melted white chocolate, coating evenly. Use a fork to lift them out and tap off any excess chocolate. Return coated truffles to the parchment paper.
- Let them Set: Place the coated truffles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and better texture.
- Chill the mixture before shaping and after coating for the best consistency.
- Melt chocolate gently to avoid burning and maintain a shiny finish.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice to taste, starting with 1 teaspoon for balanced warmth.
- Experiment with coatings such as sprinkles, crushed nuts, or different chocolates for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, Truffles, Fall Dessert, No Bake, Gluten Free, White Chocolate, Cream Cheese, Autumn Treats