Description
Creamy no bake pumpkin cheesecake balls blend autumn’s warmth with smooth cream cheese and graham cracker goodness. Bite-sized delights roll perfectly for holiday gatherings, offering sweet comfort that will delight dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 grams) crushed graham crackers
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Optional Coating:
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend pumpkin puree, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to solidify and become easier to handle.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion out the chilled mixture and gently shape into uniform spherical forms with clean hands.
- Create a separate shallow dish with finely crushed graham crackers and methodically roll each ball until completely enveloped in the crumbly coating.
- Optional gourmet enhancement: melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, carefully dipping each graham-coated ball to create an elegant, smooth exterior layer.
- Return the decorated balls to the refrigerator for an additional 15-20 minutes, ensuring the chocolate sets and the treats become firm and cool.
- Transfer to a serving platter or storage container, keeping chilled until ready to enjoy these delectable no-bake pumpkin cheesecake spheres.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly to ensure the mixture holds its shape perfectly when rolling into balls.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest, most creamy texture that won’t crumble easily.
- Keep hands slightly damp while rolling to prevent the mixture from sticking and create smoother balls.
- For gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with crushed gluten-free cookies or toasted nuts for coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg