Description
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Truffles are soft, creamy, and gently spiced treats that look like miniature pumpkins—perfect for fall parties, Thanksgiving, or cozy baking days. I love making it with canned pumpkin, cream cheese, white chocolate, and crushed graham crackers for a no-bake, easy-to-make dessert. This simple recipe has a rich, cheesecake-like texture and a playful design. Also known as pumpkin spice truffles or no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bites, these can be stabilized further with extra white chocolate or a firmer graham mix for events. I’ve tested both soft and firm versions, and they each work beautifully. Compared to other fall confections, Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Truffles stand out because they’re bite-sized, visually delightful, and crowd-pleasing. With their pumpkin shape, creamy center, and hint of spice, they deserve a place in every seasonal dessert lineup.
Ingredients
226 g cream cheese, softened
120 g canned pumpkin puree
50 g brown sugar
30 g powdered sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves (optional)
160 g graham cracker crumbs
180 g white chocolate, melted
100 g milk or semisweet chocolate, for topping
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Small amount of yellow or white chocolate, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth.
2. Add brown sugar, powdered sugar, and spices. Stir gently to combine.
3. Fold in graham cracker crumbs and let the mixture rest for a minute.
4. Melt white chocolate and fold into the pumpkin mixture until fully incorporated.
5. Scoop into small portions and roll into balls or press into pumpkin-shaped silicone molds.
6. Chill truffles for 1-2 hours until firm.
7. Melt chocolate for topping and pipe onto truffles to resemble a pumpkin stem.
8. Optionally add a dot of yellow or white chocolate on top for a finishing touch.
9. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
10. Store chilled in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Use block cream cheese, not whipped, for best texture.
Blot pumpkin puree with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Truffles can be frozen before decorating and topped later.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: pumpkin truffles, cheesecake truffles, fall dessert, no-bake pumpkin dessert