Creamy truffles that are shaped into cute mini pumpkins and taste like pumpkin cheesecake. This dessert is easy to make and only needs 4 ingredients. They can be made ahead of time for an event or for gifting.
These pumpkin truffles are both cute and delicious. I always enjoy eating pumpkin cheesecake this time of year and these truffles capture all the flavors of pumpkin cheesecake but don’t require any baking.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Pumpkin pie mix
- Graham crackers
- Orange candy melts
Cream cheese: Cream cheese is used to give the pumpkin truffles their cheesecake flavor. It also makes the truffles super creamy.
Pumpkin pie mix: This recipe uses canned pumpkin pie mix which is pumpkin puree that is already mixed with sugar and spices. If you want to make this with pumpkin puree, check out my 3 ingredient pumpkin truffles.
Graham crackers: Graham crackers are finely crushed to a flour-like consistency. They help thicken the truffles and help them set.
Orange candy melts: For the chocolate portion of the truffles, I used orange candy melts. I used orange candy melts to help give the truffles a more orange color. If you use white chocolate or white candy melts, the truffles will be more brown in color. You can also make my 3 ingredient pumpkin truffles which are made with white chocolate chips and no food coloring and still have a natural orange color.
How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
- The cream cheese and pumpkin are first heated in a nonstick skillet until melted and smooth.
- Then add the candy melts and crushed graham crackers. Cook until the mixture turns thick and dough-like.
- Transfer the dough to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and spread it into a thin layer. Cover with plastic wrap and place into fridge to set.
- Once the mixture is set, use a cookie scoop to scoop mixture and roll into smooth round balls. Use a toothpick to create vertical lines that mimic the grooves of a pumpkin. If desired, you can gently place a chocolate chip on top as the stem. You can also use other things for the stem like dried or fresh herbs or spices.
More Pumpkin Candy Recipes
4 Ingredient Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Ingredients
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (136 g) canned pumpkin pie mix
- 12 graham crackers finely crushed in food processor to a flour-like consistency (about 45 g)
- 1/2 cup (90 g) orange candy melts
Instructions
- Add cream cheese and pumpkin pie filling to a medium sized non-stick pot over medium heat. Use a silicone whisk or spatula to stir until evenly combined and melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium low then add chocolate melts and crushed graham crackers. Switch to a spatula (if you were using a whisk) and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns thick and dough-like and no longer sticks to the pan, about 5 minutes. It’s important to cook over low heat so it doesn’t burn on the bottom.
- Transfer the mixture to a small sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Spread the dough in a thin, even layer and then cover the surface with plastic wrap. Put in the fridge until firm (about 1-2 hours).
- Once chilled, use a 1 tbsp cookie scoop to scoop up the dough. Roll between palms until you have a smooth round ball.
- Use a toothpick to create vertical lines around each ball. Start from the top and work your way down, spacing the lines evenly to mimic the ridges of a pumpkin. If desired, gently press a chocolate chip on top of each pumpkin to act as the stem. You can use other things for the stem as well.
- Place pumpkin truffles back onto parchment paper and into fridge for about 20 minutes to firm up. Keep truffles in the fridge until ready to serve. Uneaten truffles should be stored in fridge or freezer.
Notes
- I used Wilton orange candy melts* to give these pumpkin truffles a more orange color. Even though the orange candy melts have a bright orange color, when they are mixed in, it gives the truffles a very natural pumpkin orange color. You can use white candy melts but the truffles will be more brown in color. You can also add a few drops of orange food gel coloring (make sure to use a gel based food coloring) because a liquid one can cause the chocolate to seize.
- For the stems, I used Hershey's milk chocolate chips (Amazon | Walmart).*
- *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
