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Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Pumpkin Truffles are creamy, festive bite-sized treats perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations. Made with pumpkin puree, cream cheese, graham cracker crumbs, and coated in smooth melted chocolate, these no-bake truffles combine warm spices and rich chocolate in every luscious bite. Simple to prepare and chilled to set, they provide a delightful balance of autumn flavors and sweet indulgence.

Ingredients

Truffle Base

  • 4 ounces (1/2 a block) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 ¾ cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs (approximately 10-11 graham sheets)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Chocolate Coating and Toppings

  • 10 ounce bag milk chocolate melting wafers (can use dark or white chocolate)
  • Extra graham cracker crumbs or English toffee bits (optional, to top the truffles)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the ingredients until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
  2. Add Pumpkin Puree: Incorporate 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree into the cream cheese mixture. Mix at medium speed until fully combined and smooth, ensuring a consistent texture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add 1 ¾ cups of finely ground graham cracker crumbs, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon to the bowl. Mix on medium speed until everything is fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and thick, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Chill Dough: Transfer the dough into a small bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours or longer if needed to firm up the dough for easier handling.
  5. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and ensure it will fit in your refrigerator for chilling the formed truffles later. Use two smaller baking sheets if necessary.
  6. Form Truffles: Using a small tablespoon or cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll into uniform balls about 1 inch in diameter with your hands. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. This should yield approximately 20 truffles.
  7. Chill Again: Cover the truffles loosely and chill in the refrigerator for 20-25 minutes to firm them before dipping.
  8. Melt Chocolate: Add 10 ounces of milk chocolate melting wafers into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 100% power in 10-15 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
  9. Dip Truffles: Remove the chilled truffle dough balls from the refrigerator. Using a fork, gently drop one truffle at a time into the melted chocolate, using the fork to maneuver and fully coat each truffle.
  10. Remove Excess Chocolate: Lift the dipped truffle out with the fork and scrape the bottom of the fork against the bowl’s edge to remove extra chocolate.
  11. Place on Baking Sheet: Carefully place the coated truffle back onto the prepared baking sheet, using a second fork to slide under the truffle so the sides remain blemish-free.
  12. Repeat: Repeat the dipping and placing process for all remaining truffles. If any areas on the truffles are not fully covered after hardening, re-dip those spots in chocolate.
  13. Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the tops of the chocolate-coated truffles with extra graham cracker crumbs or English toffee bits if desired before the chocolate hardens.
  14. Set and Chill: Allow the truffles to set to a hard shell. Place them back in the refrigerator to fully set before serving.
  15. Serve: These truffles can be kept refrigerated until serving. They can remain at room temperature for a few hours when ready to serve to soften the chocolate slightly.

Notes

  • Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor and texture.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to blend easily and create a smooth dough.
  • Refrigeration times are important to firm the mixture for easy rolling and dipping.
  • Chocolate melting wafers melt smoothly and make dipping simpler, but good quality chocolate chips can be substituted.
  • Sprinkling with toffee or graham crumbs adds a nice texture contrast and decorative finish.
  • Store these truffles refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Letting truffles warm slightly before serving improves the flavor and softens the chocolate.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/pumpkin-truffles-recipe/