Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles (4 Ingredients!)

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling) | Servings: 24 truffles | Difficulty: Easy

These incredibly creamy pumpkin cheesecake truffles capture all the flavors of fall in one perfect bite! Made with just cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and graham crackers, these no-bake treats are shaped like adorable mini pumpkins and coated in sugar for the perfect sparkle. What makes this recipe special is the Brazilian brigadeiro technique that creates the most luxurious, fudgy texture without any baking required. The secret ingredient – sweetened condensed milk – transforms ordinary ingredients into something magical that’s rich, creamy, and absolutely irresistible. This recipe solves the problem of wanting an impressive fall dessert that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen or advanced baking skills. Get ready to experience the most adorable and delicious bite-sized pumpkin treats that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients For Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles

For the Truffle Base:

• 8 oz cream cheese – room temperature for easy mixing
• ½ cup pumpkin puree – use 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk – the secret to creamy texture
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice – or make your own blend
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract – pure vanilla recommended
• ½ cup graham cracker crumbs – finely crushed, about 4 full crackers
• 2 tablespoons butter – for greasing hands
• 2 oz white chocolate chips – for binding (optional but recommended)

For Decoration:

• 1 cup granulated sugar – for rolling and coating
• Mini chocolate chips – for pumpkin stems
• Orange food coloring – gel type works best (optional)

Essential Equipment:

• Medium saucepan
• Large mixing bowl
• Rubber spatula
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Toothpick for creating ridges

Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles

Creamy 4-ingredient pumpkin cheesecake truffles shaped like mini pumpkins – no baking required!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Chilling Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Brazilian-Inspired

Servings 24 truffles

Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

• Medium saucepan
• Large mixing bowl
• Rubber spatula
• Baking sheet
• Small cookie scoop
• Toothpick

Ingredients

  

Truffle Base

• 8 oz cream cheese room temperature for easy mixing
• 0.5 cup pumpkin puree 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk the secret to creamy texture
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or make your own blend
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla recommended
• 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs finely crushed, about 4 full crackers
• 2 oz white chocolate chips for binding, optional but recommended

For Decoration

• 1 cup granulated sugar for rolling and coating
• 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips for pumpkin stems
• 2 tablespoons butter for greasing hands

Instructions

 

• In medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Stir constantly until smooth and thickened. Add white chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs, cooking until mixture pulls away from sides of pan (2-3 minutes).
• Transfer mixture to parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm enough to roll.
• Butter hands generously. Scoop chilled mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat completely. Place on clean parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Using a toothpick, gently create vertical ridges around each truffle to resemble a pumpkin. Press a mini chocolate chip into the top for the stem. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store covered in refrigerator up to 5 days. Can be frozen up to 3 months. For best results, let mixture chill fully before rolling – this prevents sticking and creates perfect texture.

Keyword fall treats, halloween treats, No-Bake Dessert, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin truffles

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Pumpkin Base (10 minutes):

1. Heat and Combine (5 minutes): In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Stir constantly until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
2. Add Binding Ingredients (3 minutes): Stir in white chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to pull away from sides of pan (about 2-3 minutes more).
3. Add Color (2 minutes): If using orange food coloring, add a few drops until desired pumpkin color is achieved. Mix thoroughly.

Step 2: Chill and Set (2+ hours): 4. Spread and Cool (5 minutes): Transfer mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread into an even layer about ½-inch thick. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.

Step 3: Shape the Pumpkins (15 minutes): 5. Prepare Workspace (2 minutes): Butter your hands generously to prevent sticking. Place granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.

6. Roll into Balls (10 minutes): Scoop chilled mixture using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon. Roll between your palms to form 1-inch balls. Immediately roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat completely.
7. Create Pumpkin Shape (3 minutes): Using a toothpick, gently press vertical lines from top to bottom around each truffle to create pumpkin ridges. Work gently to avoid cracking the sugar coating.

Step 4: Final Touches (5 minutes): 8. Add Stems: Gently press a mini chocolate chip into the top of each truffle to create the pumpkin stem. Place finished truffles on a clean parchment-lined baking sheet.

9. Final Chill: Refrigerate truffles for 30 minutes to set completely before serving.

FAQ For Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles

Storage and Serving Tips

Store these delightful truffles covered in the refrigerator for up to one week. They’re perfect alongside our honey bun cake recipe for a fall dessert spread, or pair beautifully with our homemade cherry amaretto jam on a cheese board. For an elegant presentation, arrange on a platter with our cannoli cookies for an Italian-inspired autumn celebration. These truffles are ideal for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dessert tables, or any time you want to impress guests with minimal effort.

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