If you’re looking for a fall treat that’s as cute as it is delicious, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are it! They’re rich, creamy, full of pumpkin spice flavor, and shaped into tiny pumpkins—making them perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dessert tables, or anytime you want to impress with a bite-sized treat.
Unlike some “pretty but disappointing” desserts (looking at you, chalky fondant and bland sugar cookies 👀), these little truffles are as good as they look. Each bite tastes like pumpkin cheesecake wrapped up in the cutest mini pumpkin package.
Think:
- A silky pumpkin filling
- Warm spices and cream cheese tang
- A buttery graham cracker base
- Rolled in sugar for sparkle
- Finished with a chocolate chip stem
Basically, pumpkin pie has nothing on these!
What’s in Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles?
These truffles share a lot in common with classic pumpkin cheesecake: pumpkin puree, cream cheese, butter, pumpkin spice, and graham cracker crumbs. But there are a couple of special twists that make them unique:
- Sweetened condensed milk → the secret ingredient! When cooked with pumpkin and cream cheese, it thickens into a dough that can be rolled into truffles.
- White chocolate chips → helps bind everything together for the perfect texture.
- Food coloring (optional) → adds that bright pumpkin orange color.
The mixture is cooked on the stovetop, chilled, then rolled into balls, coated in sugar, and decorated into little pumpkins. Easy, fun, and festive!
How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
- Cook the filling:
In a skillet, combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir constantly until smooth and thick. - Add binders:
Mix in graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips until melted and fully incorporated. Add food coloring if you’d like a deeper orange shade. - Chill:
Spread the mixture on a greased baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until firm. - Roll into truffles:
Butter your hands to prevent sticking, then roll small portions of the chilled dough into balls. - Coat in sugar:
Roll each ball in granulated sugar for sparkle and a touch of sweetness. - Shape pumpkins:
Use a toothpick to press ridges around the truffle to look like a pumpkin. Top with a chocolate chip “stem.”
That’s it! Store them in the fridge until ready to serve.
Tips for Success
- Stir constantly → The condensed milk mixture can burn easily, so don’t walk away from the stove.
- Thicker is better → If you’re unsure if the dough is ready, cook a bit longer. The thicker it is, the easier it rolls.
- Butter your hands → This prevents the sticky dough from clinging when rolling truffles.
- Make ahead → These truffles store well in the fridge, so they’re great for prepping in advance of a party.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles Recipe
Yield: ~20 truffles
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- A few drops of orange food coloring (optional)
- Granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Chocolate chips (for stems)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, stir together butter, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, condensed milk, and pumpkin spice. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.
- Add graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips, stirring until melted and incorporated. Add food coloring if desired.
- Cook until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Spread onto a buttered baking sheet and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Roll into small balls. Coat in sugar.
- Press ridges into each truffle with a toothpick and top with a chocolate chip stem.
- Serve right away or store in the refrigerator until ready.
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles are creamy, spiced, and absolutely irresistible. Whether you’re making them for a holiday gathering or just to treat yourself, they’re guaranteed to become your new favorite fall dessert.