Description
These delightful no-bake pumpkin cheesecake balls are a perfect autumn treat, combining creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling with a crunchy coating, making them ideal for fall gatherings and festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ 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
Allow ample chilling time for the mixture to firm up, ensuring the balls hold their shape during coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg