Pumpkin Truffles
Delightfully creamy pumpkin truffles combine smooth pumpkin puree and warm spices covered in rich dark chocolate for a perfect autumn treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Once chilled, use a spoon or small cookie scoop to form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm up further.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each pumpkin ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate the truffles until the chocolate hardens, about 1 hour.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle the truffles with crushed cinnamon graham crackers before the chocolate hardens.