Description
These No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a delightful fall-inspired treat combining creamy pumpkin-flavored filling with a crunchy graham cracker base and a sweet white chocolate coating. Easy to make and perfect for holiday parties, they require no baking and are ready after chilling.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Coating & Toppings
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup crushed pecans or graham cracker crumbs
- Optional: sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, or toasted coconut
Instructions
- Whip Cream Cheese: Using a hand mixer, whip the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, providing a light texture to the filling.
- Mix Pumpkin and Spices: Blend in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the cream cheese until fully integrated and smooth.
- Incorporate Graham Cracker Crumbs: Gradually fold the graham cracker crumbs into the mixture until a thick dough forms, giving structure and slight crunch.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 60 to 120 minutes, or until the mixture firms up enough to shape easily.
- Shape into Balls: Scoop portions using a spoon or cookie scoop and roll into uniform, bite-sized balls. Place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Coat with White Chocolate: Dip each ball in melted white chocolate until fully coated. Immediately roll or sprinkle with crushed pecans, graham cracker crumbs, or your choice of toppings. Arrange back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Final Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the coated balls until the chocolate is firm. Arrange on a serving platter and serve chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- White chocolate can be replaced with dark or milk chocolate based on taste preference.
- For a decorative touch, use sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, or toasted coconut to garnish.
- Keep refrigerated until serving to maintain texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
