Here’s a super simple and festive treat: No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls — creamy, spiced, and dipped in chocolate or coated in graham cracker crumbs. They’re like little bites of pumpkin cheesecake heaven!
🎃 No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls
🍬 Ingredients:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (plus more for coating)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- **Pinch of salt
- Optional coating:**
- Melted white or dark chocolate (about 8 oz)
- Extra graham crumbs, crushed gingersnaps, or cinnamon sugar
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Mix filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add powdered sugar, spices, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. - Stir in graham cracker crumbs until a soft dough forms. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 30–45 minutes to firm up.
- Roll into balls:
Scoop about 1 tbsp of the mixture and roll into a ball. Place on a parchment-lined tray. Repeat with remaining mixture. - Chill again for at least 15 minutes before dipping or coating.
- Coat or dip:
- Roll in crushed graham crackers or cinnamon sugar for a simple finish
- Or dip in melted white or dark chocolate, then let set on parchment
- Chill until firm, about 15–20 minutes. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
📝 Tips & Variations:
- Add finely chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips to the mixture for extra texture.
- For a tangier flavor, use whipped Greek yogurt cream cheese.
- Want a vegan version? Use dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate.