No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls Recipe
These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a creamy, festive treat perfect for autumn celebrations. Made with smooth cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm pumpkin pie spices, these bite-sized cheesecake balls are rolled in graham cracker crumbs for a delightful crunch. Quick to prepare and served chilled, they make a fantastic dessert or snack without any oven time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Coating
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese: In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add the pumpkin and spices: Stir in the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until the mixture is creamy and fully combined.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour to allow it to firm up and become easier to shape.
- Form the balls: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, form the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Coat with graham cracker crumbs: Roll each ball in the graham cracker crumbs to fully coat the outside.
- Refrigerate before serving: Place the coated balls on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to ensure they hold their shape and are nicely chilled.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth texture.
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt or a dash of cinnamon to the mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a festive touch, drizzle with melted white chocolate or sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice before serving.
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