Pumpkin Truffles
Delightfully rich and creamy pumpkin truffles combine seasonal pumpkin flavor with smooth chocolate for an irresistible autumn treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white chocolate or dark chocolate for coating
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: crushed graham crackers or cinnamon sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Mix the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt into the melted white chocolate until fully combined.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the coating chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip each pumpkin ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Place back on parchment paper.
- Optionally, roll the truffles in crushed graham crackers or cinnamon sugar before the coating sets.
- Refrigerate the truffles until the coating hardens, about 30 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 1 week.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the pumpkin mixture or sprinkle sea salt on the truffles after dipping.
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