Description
Creamy no bake pumpkin cheesecake balls bring autumn’s warmth to delightful bite-sized treats. Rolled in graham cracker crumbs and chilled, these little spheres of seasonal bliss offer pure indulgence for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) white chocolate chips
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup (80 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) powdered sugar
Crumb Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) gingersnap crumbs
Coating and Decoration:
- 1/2 ounces (14 grams) white almond bark (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup (170 grams) orange candy melts (optional drizzle)
Instructions
- Gently melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until completely smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky and uniform, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, blending thoroughly for an additional minute to create a consistent mixture.
- Fold graham cracker and gingersnap crumbs into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Gradually integrate melted white chocolate, stirring until fully combined. Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours to firm up.
- Using a small scoop, portion out mixture and roll into compact, uniform spheres. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill the rolled balls for 30 minutes to maintain shape and enhance texture.
- Melt white almond bark, then carefully coat each ball by rolling and tapping off excess coating.
- Optional: Drizzle melted orange candy melts over coated balls for decorative flair. Allow to set completely at room temperature.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these autumnal treats at your seasonal gathering.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to ensure easy ball formation and prevent sticking during rolling.
- Use cold cream cheese straight from the refrigerator for smoother texture and easier handling.
- Consider replacing graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for dietary restrictions.
- Keep cheesecake balls refrigerated until serving to maintain their shape and prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg