Description
These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a festive, bite-sized treat that combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavor of pumpkin. Coated in a smooth layer of white chocolate, they are the perfect dessert for autumn gatherings or a quick sweet snack.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup vanilla wafer crumbs (or up to 1 ½ cups if needed)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup white chocolate, melted
For the Coating:
- 2 cups white chocolate, melted
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling:
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well combined. -
Add the Wafer Crumbs:
Gradually stir in the vanilla wafer crumbs until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency. You may need to adjust the amount of wafer crumbs, adding up to 1 ½ cups if the mixture is too wet. -
Melt the White Chocolate:
Melt ½ cup of white chocolate (for the filling) in the microwave or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Add it to the filling mixture and combine thoroughly. -
Shape the Balls:
Use a spoon or your hands to form the mixture into small, bite-sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. -
Chill:
Refrigerate the balls for about 30 minutes to firm up. -
Coat the Balls:
While the balls chill, melt the 2 cups of white chocolate for the coating. Once the balls are firm, dip each one into the melted white chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Use a fork or spoon to help coat the balls evenly and let any excess chocolate drip off. -
Set the Coating:
Place the coated balls back onto the parchment paper and refrigerate again for at least 30 minutes or until the coating is fully set. -
Serve:
Once the coating has hardened, the No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are ready to serve! Enjoy these creamy, spiced treats for a festive fall dessert.
Notes
- Store the cheesecake balls in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For an extra touch, you can sprinkle a little extra pumpkin pie spice on top after coating with white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food, SoutDessert, Fall Treatshwestern
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American, Fall