Description
These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls combine creamy pumpkin-flavored cheesecake with a crunchy graham cracker coating, all dipped in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for fall gatherings, these bite-sized treats are easy to make with no baking required and deliver a delightful balance of spice and sweetness.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or melting wafers
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and pumpkin purée until smooth. Add graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and salt. Stir until a thick, scoopable dough forms. If the mixture is too soft, chill for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the balls: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Chill the balls in the freezer for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Melt the coating: Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring well between each to ensure the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the cheesecake balls: Dip each chilled ball into the melted white chocolate, using a fork to let excess chocolate drip off. Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined tray. Sprinkle with extra graham cracker crumbs or a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
- Set the coating: Chill the coated balls in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, or until the white chocolate sets solid. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute vegan cream cheese and dairy-free white chocolate.
- Dark chocolate can be used instead of white chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
