No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls Recipe
Delight in these no-bake pumpkin cheesecake balls, a creamy and festive dessert perfect for fall gatherings. Combining smooth cream cheese with spiced pumpkin purée and a touch of sweetness, these bite-sized treats are coated in crunchy crumbs and chilled until firm for an effortless and crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Coating
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or cookie crumbs of choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, pumpkin purée, and powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Form the Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the pumpkin cheesecake mixture into 1-inch diameter balls, making sure they are compact and evenly sized.
- Coat the Balls: Roll each cheesecake ball in the graham cracker crumbs until they are fully coated, providing a crunchy exterior.
- Chill: Place the coated cheesecake balls on a lined tray or plate, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until they are firm to the touch.
- Serve: Once chilled and firm, serve the pumpkin cheesecake balls as a delicious, bite-sized fall dessert. Keep any leftovers refrigerated.
Notes
- For additional flavor, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the filling mixture.
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed gingersnap cookies for a spicier coating.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
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