Description
These Pumpkin Cheesecake No-Bake Balls are a delightful and easy-to-make fall treat combining creamy pumpkin cheesecake flavor with a crunchy gingersnap and graham cracker crust, all coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights in, they require no baking and come together quickly.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- â…” cup gingersnap cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
Coating
- 2½ cups white chocolate, melted (for coating)
Optional Decorations
- Extra cookie crumbs or festive toppings
Instructions
- Mix filling: In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, confectioners’ sugar, pumpkin pie spice, gingersnap cookie crumbs, and graham cracker crumbs until the mixture is smooth and thick, forming the cheesecake filling.
- Chill dough: Place the filling mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up and make it easier to handle for rolling.
- Roll into balls: Scoop out portions of the chilled mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls. Then, freeze these balls for 15–20 minutes to help them set and maintain their shape during dipping.
- Melt white chocolate: Gently melt the white chocolate until smooth, either using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Dip & coat: Using a fork or skewer, carefully dip each pumpkin cheesecake ball into the melted white chocolate, fully coating it. Tap off any excess chocolate and place the coated balls onto parchment paper.
- Decorate: While the coating is still wet, sprinkle extra cookie crumbs or your choice of festive toppings on top to add texture and visual appeal.
- Chill until firm: Allow the coated balls to chill in the refrigerator until the white chocolate hardens. Once set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Freezing the balls before dipping helps maintain their shape and prevents them from melting while being coated.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor and smooth coating.
- Customize the toppings, such as crushed nuts, sprinkles, or cinnamon sugar for added variety.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator to keep the cheesecake balls fresh up to 5 days.
