Description
These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are the perfect fall treat! With a creamy pumpkin center, a crunchy coating, and a festive drizzle, they make an easy, delicious dessert for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or anytime you crave a sweet pumpkin indulgence. Plus, they’re no-bake, so you can enjoy this delightful treat without the oven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs
- 12 oz white almond bark (for coating)
- Optional: 1 cup orange candy melts (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Mix the Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until well combined.
- Add the Crumbs: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and gingersnap crumbs until fully incorporated. Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to firm up.
- Shape the Balls: Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then chill for an additional 30 minutes.
- Melt the Almond Bark: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the Balls: Dip each chilled cheesecake ball into the melted almond bark, allowing any excess coating to drip off. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment paper to set.
- Optional Drizzle: If desired, melt the orange candy melts and drizzle them over the set cheesecake balls for a festive touch. Allow everything to cool and harden completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened completely for a smooth texture.
- Chilling the mixture before rolling into balls helps the mixture firm up, making it easier to handle.
- You can adjust the pumpkin pie spice amount to your liking for a more intense spice flavor.
- For a more indulgent treat, try dipping the balls in dark or milk chocolate instead of white almond bark.
- These can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg