Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles (Ready-to-Print Version)

Creamy, sweet truffles combining pumpkin puree and cream cheese, perfect for autumn gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy and Butter

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature

→ Produce and Purees

03 - 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree

→ Sweeteners and Flavorings

04 - 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
06 - Orange food coloring, optional

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
08 - Granulated sugar, for rolling

→ Chocolate and Decorations

09 - 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
10 - Chocolate chips, for topping

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter then add cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens.
02 - Stir in graham cracker crumbs and white chocolate chips until melted and the mixture is smooth. Add food coloring if desired to enhance color vibrancy.
03 - Transfer the mixture to a butter-greased baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
04 - Using greased hands, roll small portions of the chilled mixture into bite-sized balls.
05 - Coat each truffle evenly in granulated sugar and garnish with chocolate chips on top.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Refrigerating the mixture overnight enhances flavor and firmness for easier handling.