Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are the ultimate fall treat, blending creamy mascarpone and rich pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These delightful bites are coated in smooth chocolate, making them perfect for sharing or savoring on your own. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these truffles bring the cozy flavors of autumn to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz dipping chocolate
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, form small balls from the mixture and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the truffles for about 30 minutes to hold their shape.
- Melt the chocolate according to package instructions until smooth.
- Dip each truffle in melted chocolate and return to parchment paper. Optionally sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg