Description
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake balls blend autumn’s warmth with rich dessert comfort. Rolled in crushed graham crackers and drizzled with white chocolate, these treats offer delightful seasonal indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs
- 12 ounces white almond bark
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Optional Decoration:
- 1 cup orange candy melts
Instructions
- Gently melt white chocolate chips in microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each to ensure smooth consistency. Set melted chocolate aside to cool slightly.
- Utilize electric mixer to blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice into cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly for another minute to create uniform texture.
- Fold graham cracker and gingersnap crumbs into mixture, stirring minimally to maintain soft consistency.
- Gradually integrate melted white chocolate into cheesecake mixture, ensuring even distribution. Refrigerate mixture for 2 hours to firm up.
- Prepare parchment-lined baking sheets for chilled mixture arrangement.
- Using cookie scoop, form uniform cheesecake balls and place on prepared sheets. Chill for 30 minutes to stabilize shape.
- Melt white almond bark in microwave, rotating every 30 seconds. Carefully coat each cheesecake ball, gently tapping to remove excess coating. Allow coating to solidify completely.
- Heat orange candy melts in microwave, then artfully drizzle over coated cheesecake balls. Let decorative topping set before serving chilled dessert.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly refrigerate the mixture to help balls hold their shape and develop rich, concentrated flavors.
- Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese ensure smooth blending without lumps and create a silky, creamy texture.
- Adjust Spice Levels customize pumpkin pie spice intensity based on personal preference or dietary needs.
- Gluten-Free Option substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based crumbs for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg