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Spiced Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 20 truffles
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these easy-to-make Spiced Pumpkin Truffles that capture the warm, cozy flavors of fall. These creamy, bite-sized treats combine smooth white chocolate, real pumpkin puree, and a blend of spices for a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Rolled in cinnamon sugar and optionally decorated with mini chocolate chip ‘stems,’ these truffles make a charming seasonal dessert or gift.

Ingredients

Scale

Truffle Base

  • 4 ounces (115g) good quality white chocolate
  • 1/3 cup (80g) pure pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups (195g) graham cracker crumbs

Coating

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Decoration

  • Mini chocolate chips (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Melt Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate gently in the microwave or over a double boiler until it becomes smooth and creamy. Set it aside to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t remain too hot for the next step.
  2. Prepare Pumpkin Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) thoroughly. This mixture forms the flavorful base of your truffles.
  3. Mix in Chocolate: Stir the slightly cooled melted white chocolate into the pumpkin mixture, blending well to ensure an even consistency.
  4. Add Graham Cracker Crumbs: Fold in the graham cracker crumbs until you achieve a thick, soft dough perfect for shaping. This will help give the truffles structure and a pleasant texture.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 1 to 2 hours until it is firm enough to scoop and roll.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. This will add a sweet and spicy outer layer to the truffles.
  7. Form Truffles: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough. Roll each between your palms to form smooth, round balls.
  8. Coat Truffles: Roll each truffle in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated for an extra touch of flavor and texture.
  9. Decorate (Optional): Use a toothpick, skewer, or knife to gently press ridges around each truffle to mimic a pumpkin shape. Press a mini chocolate chip on top to resemble the pumpkin stem.
  10. Store: Keep the truffles refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain their shape and freshness.

Notes

  • These truffles are sugar, spice, and everything nice—perfect as a cozy fall treat or gift.
  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid additional sweeteners and spices.
  • If pumpkin pie spice is unavailable, cinnamon or your favorite warming spices work well as a substitute.
  • For a firmer truffle, chill the dough longer before shaping.
  • Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle (approximate)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Find it online: https://emilyscook.com/spiced-pumpkin-truffles-recipe/