Description
Delicious No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a creamy, spiced, and irresistible fall dessert perfect for gatherings, parties, or a cozy snack. Packed with pumpkin spice flavors and customizable coatings, these bite-sized treats are quick to make and require no baking!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (divided)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until well combined.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Roll into Balls: Scoop the mixture (about 1-inch portions) and roll into balls.
- Coat: Roll each ball in graham cracker crumbs. For added texture, roll in chopped nuts if desired.
- Optional Chocolate Coating: Melt white chocolate chips or candy melts. Dip each ball in the chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment paper.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate the balls for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled as a dessert or snack.
Notes
- Substitute graham crackers with gingerbread cookies for a festive twist.
- To thicken the mixture, add extra graham cracker crumbs.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
