Pumpkin Truffles are a rich, bite-sized fall treat made with creamy pumpkin, warm spices, and a smooth chocolate coating. Make these for autumn gatherings or gifting.
Pumpkin truffles are a delightful, bite-sized treat that perfectly capture the flavors of fall. Made with creamy pumpkin, warm spices and coated in rich chocolate, these no-bake sweets are simple to make and sure to impress. Whether you’re serving them at a holiday party, gifting them to friends, or enjoying a cozy night in, pumpkin truffles bring a touch of autumn magic to any occasion.
Pumpkin dessert fans might also want to try Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, Eagle Brand Pumpkin Pie and Crustless Pumpkin Pie. We also love 51 Easy Thanksgiving Cupcakes.
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Why We Love This
- Perfect fall flavors: Combines creamy pumpkin and warm spices for a cozy, seasonal taste.
- No baking required: Easy to make, saving you time and keeping your kitchen cool.
- Bite-sized and shareable: Perfect for parties, gift-giving, or a quick sweet snack.
- Rich chocolate coating: Adds a delicious, smooth finish that complements the spiced filling.
- Customizable: Easily adjust spices or use different coatings like white chocolate or nuts.
- Make-ahead friendly: Stores well in the fridge or freezer, ready whenever you are.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin Purée. Learn how to make pumpkin puree.
- White Chocolate Chips. Use a good quality chocolate for the best truffles.
Scroll to the bottom for the complete ingredient list and recipe.
Variations and Additions
- Melted Chocolate – We used white chocolate in this recipe, but you can change it. You can use dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips if you prefer.
- Topping – We topped with truffles with crushed graham crackers, but you can use sprinkles.
- Filling – If you prefer you can easily add in chopped nuts to the pumpkin mixture.
- Spices – For a hint more spice, feel free to add in nutmeg. Cinnamon and nutmeg is the perfect combination.
How to Make Pumpkin Truffles
Step 1. Mix Cream Cheese and Powdered Sugar. Blend with a handheld mixer until creamy.
Step 2. Add in the pumpkin purée, graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Mix until combined with a stand mixer. Reserve some of the graham cracker crumbs for the topping.
Step 3. Melt Chocolate Chips – Melt ½ cup of the white chocolate chips. Microwave them in 30 second intervals until it’s fully melted. Stir the melted chocolate into the mixture.
Step 4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the mixture into balls that are approximately 1 teaspoon each using a cookie scoop.
Step 5. Place on the baking sheet.
Step 6. Melt the remaining chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted.
Step 7. Using 2 forks, dip the pumpkin balls into the melted chocolate.
Step 8. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off and then place the coated truffle back on the baking sheet. Top with a small amount of the reserved graham cracker crumbs. Continue this process until all the truffles are coated in the chocolate.
Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Truffles
- Store properly: Keep the truffles refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
- Soften the cream cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This ensures a smooth, creamy filling without lumps.
- Melt chocolate carefully: Melt the chocolate in short 30-second intervals, stirring between each, to prevent burning and ensure a silky texture.
- Remove excess chocolate: After dipping the pumpkin balls, gently tap or shake off any extra chocolate before placing them on a baking sheet to chill.
- Chill thoroughly: Allow the truffles to chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate coating is fully set for a clean, crisp finish.
- Use pumpkin puree: This recipe requires pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling to achieve the right texture and flavor.
- Choose good quality chocolate: Using high-quality chocolate will give your truffles a richer flavor and smoother coating.
- Work quickly: When dipping, work efficiently to prevent the filling from softening too much at room temperature.
FAQs
Pumpkin Truffles are perfect make ahead of time. You can easily prepare and store. They will last about a week in the refrigerator.
We love to make holiday candy and this is always on the list. You can easily double the batch and freeze the Pumpkin Truffles.
We like to flash freeze the truffles by placing on a baking sheet separately. Then placing in the freezer to freeze for about an hour.
Once they are slightly frozen, place in them in a zip lock bag. This way you can take out the amount you need to serve.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
More Easy Truffle Recipes
- Grinch Truffles Recipe
- Christmas Truffles
- Carrot Cake Truffles
- Strawberry Truffles
- No Bake Oreo Truffles
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Pumpkin Truffles
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Pumpkin Purée
- 1 3/4 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs approximately 12 full graham cracker sheets
- 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups White Chocolate Chips divided
Instructions
- Mix together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand held mixer until creamy.
- Add in the pumpkin purée, graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Mix until combined. Reserve some of the graham cracker crumbs for the topping.
- Melt ½ cup of the white chocolate chips by microwaving them in 30 second intervals until it’s fully melted. Stir the melted chocolate into the mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the mixture into balls that are approximately 1 teaspoon each.
- Melt the remaining chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted.
- Using 2 forks, dip the pumpkin balls into the melted chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off and then place the coated truffle back on the baking sheet. Top with a small amount of the reserved graham cracker crumbs.
- Continue this process until all the truffles are coated in the chocolate.
- Refrigerate the truffles for approximately 30 minutes until the chocolate sets. Then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
