Description
These Spiced Pumpkin Truffles combine creamy white chocolate with pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spices, rolled in a cinnamon sugar coating for a delightful autumn-inspired treat. Perfect for seasonal celebrations or as a cozy dessert snack, these no-bake truffles are easy to make and beautifully festive.
Ingredients
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For the pumpkin truffles:
- 4 ounces (115g) good quality white chocolate
- 1/3 cup (80g) pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups (195g) graham cracker crumbs
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Mini chocolate chips (optional – for decorating)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 10 second bursts stirring between each until smooth, or melt over a double boiler by gently simmering water and stirring chocolate in a heat-safe bowl until fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Combine pumpkin mixture: In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) until well combined creating the base flavor for the truffles.
- Add melted chocolate: Stir the slightly cooled melted white chocolate into the pumpkin mixture thoroughly to blend all flavors.
- Incorporate graham cracker crumbs: Fold in the graham cracker crumbs gradually until the mixture forms a thick, soft dough.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 1 to 2 hours until it firms enough to scoop and handle.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: In a shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon evenly to coat the truffles later.
- Form and coat truffles: Using about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into smooth balls with your hands. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Optional pumpkin decoration: Create pumpkin-like ridges by pressing a toothpick, skewer, or knife gently into the sides of each truffle. Press a mini chocolate chip on top to mimic a pumpkin stem.
- Chill before serving: Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate such as baker’s or couverture chocolate bars for smooth melting and rich flavor. Avoid regular white chocolate chips, which don’t melt as evenly.
- Ensure pumpkin puree is 100% pumpkin without additives or spices for better control over taste and texture. Avoid pumpkin pie filling or overly watery organic purees to prevent sticky truffle dough.
- When melting chocolate in the microwave, use short bursts and stir frequently to avoid burning.
- Double boiler method ensures gentle heat to prevent chocolate from seizing.
- Mini chocolate chips used for decoration add a cute finishing touch resembling pumpkin stems but are optional.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator to maintain their shape and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
