No Bake Pumpkin Balls Recipe
Delightful bite-sized no bake pumpkin balls coated in creamy white chocolate, perfect for an easy and festive fall treat. These pumpkin-flavored truffles combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and graham cracker crumbs, then are chilled and dipped in melted white chocolate for a rich and indulgent snack without any baking required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 pumpkin balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Coating
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1–2 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer or a large bowl if using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add pumpkin and spices: Mix in the pumpkin puree, 1 cup of the graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until fully combined. Then add the remaining 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs and mix again until smooth to avoid any loose crumbs.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up; chilling longer is preferred.
- Form the balls: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small spoon or tablespoon measure, scoop out 1 tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls, placing them on the prepared sheet.
- Refrigerate the balls: Place the formed pumpkin balls back into the refrigerator for at least another 30 minutes to firm up before dipping.
- Melt the white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat in 15-20 second increments, stirring between, until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil if using to smooth the chocolate coating.
- Dip the pumpkin balls: Using a fork or candy dipper, dip each chilled pumpkin ball into the melted white chocolate, tapping off any excess chocolate before placing it back on the parchment-lined sheet to set.
- Decorate and chill: Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the dipped balls and optionally sprinkle leftover graham cracker crumbs or sprinkles on top. Refrigerate the finished pumpkin balls for 20-30 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve: Transfer the no bake pumpkin balls to a serving dish or platter and serve immediately, or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Chilling the dough and pumpkin balls thoroughly is key to ease of dipping and to maintain shape.
- Adding coconut oil to the melted white chocolate helps achieve a smoother coating and better set.
- You can customize the coating by using milk or dark chocolate chips if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For easier cleanup and dipping, use a fork or dedicated candy dipper tool.
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