Description
These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a delightful fall treat combining creamy pumpkin-flavored cheesecake with a crunchy graham cracker coating and a smooth white chocolate shell. Easy to prepare with no baking required, they make perfect bite-sized desserts for parties or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Additional graham cracker crumbs for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy to create a fluffy base for the cheesecake balls.
- Add flavorings: Mix in the canned pumpkin purée, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until fully combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavor.
- Incorporate crumbs: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until a thick dough forms that can be easily shaped by hand.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle for shaping.
- Shape the balls: Scoop and roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls, working quickly to keep the dough from warming.
- Coat with white chocolate: Dip each ball into the melted white chocolate, letting any excess drip off to avoid heavy coating.
- Finish coating: Roll or sprinkle the dipped balls with additional graham cracker crumbs if desired for added texture and flavor.
- Set the cheesecake balls: Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the white chocolate coating is fully set and firm.
Notes
- Store the cheesecake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For variation, try coating with crushed gingersnaps or drizzle with dark chocolate instead of dipping completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
