These White Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles are the perfect pumpkin dessert to serve up. A pumpkin spice base that is paired with graham crackers, and white chocolate coating. These white chocolate pumpkin spice truffles literally melt in your mouth.
These pumpkin truffles are drizzled with an orange candy melt on top which offers a stunning presentation value. Whip up these bites and enjoy the sweet and refreshing pumpkin spice flavor.
I want to share a few more popular fall-inspired desserts. Try these no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars, pumpkin Oreo balls, or even these pumpkin spice pudding cookies.
Reasons You Will Enjoy These White Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
- Creamy and warm spices are full of delicious flavors in each bite. A delicious and comforting treat.
- You will find the pumpkin filling and white chocolate balance each other perfectly.
- A bite-size dessert that requires no baking.
- If you enjoy pumpkin spice you will be excited to try this pumpkin treat.
- Easy to share as they are great gifts, serve the balls up at a party, holiday event, and more.
- Versatile in how you decorate the truffles.
Ingredients
White Chocolate – The white chocolate is used for dipping the pumpkin spice balls in. You will find it creates the perfect coating.
Cream Cheese – Reach for cream cheese that is softened at room temperature. That way it can blend evenly with the other ingredients used for the pumpkin filling.
Powdered Sugar – Powdered sugar is the binder for the balls. It is going to add stability to the texture and a silky sweetness.
Pumpkin Puree – Reach for canned pumpkin puree, not pie filling mix. This is used to provide the ultimate pumpkin flavor.
Pumpkin Spice – Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of spices made with cinnamon, nutmeg, and more.
Vanilla – Vanilla extract is an aromatic extract that balances and sweetens the spice balls.
Graham Crackers – Crushed crackers are used to create some flavor and crunch to the pumpkin ball filling.
Candy Melts – You will use candy melts as well as white chocolate. It is the perfect pairing and the orange candy melts drizzled on top adding a gorgeous presentation value.
Crisco – This is going to thin out the chocolate but also offer a glossy look to the chocolate.
Variations to Recipe
- Use milk chocolate or dark chocolate for dipping the balls in, instead of white chocolate.
- Mix in some chopped nuts for added crunch. Pecans or walnuts would both be a great pairing.
- In the pumpkin mixture, you could add in some mini chocolate chips for added sweetness.
- Instead of graham crackers use gingersnap cookies or even vanilla wafer cookies.
- Swap the vanilla extract with maple extract for a decadent punch of flavor.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on the top of the truffles for added texture.
- Chop up some cookies and mix in the pumpkin batter for a crunch.
- Decorate the top of the truffles with sprinkles, colored sugar, etc.
- Drizzle peanut butter or a nut butter on top of the truffles instead of colored chocolate.
- Mix in some dried fruit like apricots, dried cranberries, etc.
- Place a mini marshmallow in the center of the truffle balls. For a sweet surprise in the center.
Tips for Success
I wanted to share a few different ways you can find success when making these truffles. Making truffles doesn’t have to be hard, I share my favorite tips below.
Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
I find that using a hand mixer or stand mixer is best for creating the perfect texture. But you do not have to use a mixer if you don’t own one. Just make sure you get it fully mixed.
Cookie Scoop
Reach for a cookie scoop to create evenly sized-pumpkin truffle balls. You can use a small cookie scoop to form the balls. If you don’t have one, you can just eyeball it if you prefer.
Chill Pumpkin Truffles
Chill the pumpkin truffles in the fridge before you go to dipping them in the chocolate. This ensures they will hold the proper shape and not fall apart.
Rolling The Balls
You can grease your hands with a cooking spray so that if you need to finely shape the truffles you can touch the mixture without it sticking to your hands.
Melting Candy Melts
You can melt the chocolate in the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler. Either method will work for melting the chocolate. Just make sure to follow the directions on the package.
Allow Truffles to Set Up
Make sure to allow time for the truffles to set up fully. Just ensure you let them fully dry before you try to place them in a container to store.
Storing
Refrigerate the truffles in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 7-10 days. If you plan to stack the truffles just lay a layer of wax paper between the layers. For this reason, it helps to prevent the truffles from sticking together.
Of course, you can also freeze the truffles as well. Simply place the truffles in a freezer bag or freezer container. Freeze the truffle bites for 2-3 months. Then thaw them in the fridge overnight. Or eat them straight from the freezer.
FAQs
Can I use homemade pumpkin puree in the truffle filling?
Yes, go right ahead and roast your pumpkin. Then puree the flesh and make sure to remove excess liquid. Then assemble the truffles the same way.
Can I make pumpkin spice truffles without pumpkin spice seasoning?
Go right ahead and leave out the pumpkin spice if you want. You will find these will be a whole lot lighter in flavor. Pumpkin spice seasoning has cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and more.
How do I prevent the truffle filling from being too soft?
Refrigerating the truffle filling is key. Otherwise, you will find the filling is going to be too soft and it won’t hold up when dipped in the chocolate.
What can I use as coatings for pumpkin spice truffles other than chocolate?
If you don’t want to dip your pumpkin spice truffles in melted chocolate, you can roll in crushed nuts or even crushed graham cracker crumbs. Both would work great for sticking.
Are pumpkin spice truffles suitable for gifting?
These truffle bites are a great gift idea. Make and place in a container or tin and gift for the holiday season or other special events or occasions. Any pumpkin lover will enjoy these pumpkin bites.
More Easy Desserts
White Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 8 oz block of cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 sleeve finely crushed graham crackers usually 9 whole crackers
- 1-½ cups white candy melts
- 1 tablespoon crisco shortening
- 1 cup orange candy melts
Instructions
- Prepare a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and microwave on 50% power (or defrost mode) for 1 minute. Stir and microwave for another 30 seconds. When done, stir until silky smooth and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fully combined.
- Add in the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined. Add melted chocolate and graham crackers and mix again until smooth.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
- When chill time is complete, use a 1 inch cookie scoop, scoop the mixture and roll into 1 – 1-½ inch balls. Use the palms of your hands to smooth and round each ball. Do this until the mixture is completely used. See notes for additional tips.
- Place each ball on the sheet of parchment paper and place inside the refrigerator for an additional hour. If the bites are still soft at the end, place inside the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
- About 5-10 minutes before the chilling time is complete, begin to prepare the white candy melts by first adding them to a large bowl.
- Next, place that bowl over a stovetop pot containing 3-4 inches of water. Bring water to a boil, creating a double boiler.
- Stir the wafers frequently using a rubber spatula as the chocolate melts. Add 1 tablespoon of the crisco and continue to stir until the chocolate is smooth, silky and fully melted. When done, remove from heat.
- Using two forks or dipping tools, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, covering it completely. Roll the ball, working it into the chocolate to cover it completely.
- Place each bite on parchment paper and repeat the process for all.
- Place inside the refrigerator and allow to cool for an additional 30 minutes.
- When the bites have almost finished chilling, repeat the double boiler process for the orange candy melts.
- Using a piping bag or small plastic Ziploc bag, pipe orange lines over half of the bites by moving in a back and forth motion. Repeat this process for all cheesecake bites one at a time before placing in the refrigerator to chill for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
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