Pumpkin Spice Truffles

Pumpkin Spice Truffles

Magic Chocolate, Pumpkin Balls

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 2h 35m
Total Time: 2h 45m
Servings: 35 truffles
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

102
Calories
5g
Fat
13.4g
Carbohydrates
1.4g
Protein
4mg
Cholesterol
62mg
Sodium
Pumpkin Spice Truffles

Recipe Description

These Pumpkin Spice Truffles are worth every minute of love that you put into them. Not easy to make, but definitely worth giving it a try. My family loves these magical chocolate and pumpkin balls.

Truffle centers made from pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon and melted white chocolate set in the refrigerator overnight and then dipped in tempered white chocolate with extra graham cracker crumbs for a bit of crunch.

To make Pumpkin Spice Truffles, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Truffles

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine cream cheese and sugar

    3 min
    Step 1 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    In a large bowl, using a handheld or electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar together for about 3 minutes until creamy.

  2. 2

    Add pumpkin

    2 min
    Step 2 - Pumpkin Spice TrufflesStep 2 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    Continue beating on high speed, add the pumpkin and combine.

  3. 3

    Add center filling ingredients

    3 min
    Step 3 - Pumpkin Spice TrufflesStep 3 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    Lower the beater speed to medium and add graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and melted white chocolate. Mix until soft and thick.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate

    1-24 hours
    Step 4 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-24 hours.

  5. 5

    Prepare baking sheets

    2 min
    Step 5 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    Line 2 large baking sheets with baking parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside for the balls.

  6. 6

    Prepare balls

    10 min
    Step 6 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    Roll chilled mixture into (1 teaspoon) balls and place on the lined baking sheet, making about 35 balls in total.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate

    30 min

    Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours, to chill. If tempering chocolate, do not refrigerate balls.

  8. 8

    Melt chocolate

    1 min
    Step 8 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    In the last few minutes of chilling, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. If microwaving, use a medium heat-proof bowl, melt chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth. You can also temper the chocolate to melt.

  9. 9

    Rest chocolate

    5 min

    If melted in the microwave, let melted chocolate sit for 5 minutes, to cool slightly, before dipping.

  10. 10

    Dip truffle balls

    15 min
    Step 10 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    Remove truffle balls from the refrigerator and dip them in the melted chocolate using a dipping tool. Tap the dipping tool gently on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.

  11. 11

    Add topping

    2 min
    Step 11 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the chocolate truffles, if you wish. Place back on the lined baking sheet.

  12. 12

    Refrigerate

    30 min
    Step 12 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    Place back in the refrigerator until the chocolate is completely set.

  13. 13

    Serve

    Step 13 - Pumpkin Spice Truffles

    Serve at room temperature for a few hours of serving then return to the refrigerator.

Try these magical Pumpkin Spice Truffles in your own home and overly impress your guests. This is definitely a recipe worth saving for a special occasion where all your hard work can be truly enjoyed. Let us know how yours turn out and tag #cookmerecipes in your pictures for us to see.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Jazmín Rodríguez
January 25, 2025
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¡Los trufas de calabaza son simplemente fantasticos! Preparé estos para la fiesta de Halloween y todos los amaron. La mezcla de chocolate y calabaza es increible, me hicieron sentir como una chef profesional.

Catherine
March 9, 2024
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I made these Pumpkin Spice Truffles for a family gathering and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy pumpkin flavors mixed with the crunch. My kids said it tasted like fall in a bite. I can’t wait to make them again! So much fun!

Zoe Anderson
October 15, 2023
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These Pumpkin Spice Truffles were a hit at our family gathering. The kids loved helping me dip them in white chocolate. Perfect for fall vibes!

Rachael Smith
October 1, 2023
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OMG, these Pumpkin Spice Truffles are like a hug in your mouth! Made 'em for my girls' night and they vanished! So easy and totally delish! Can't wait to make more!

Unity VanBuren
October 1, 2023
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Yummm!! Made these for my friends and they loved them! Felt like a pumpkin fairy sprinkling joy!

Yankee
September 3, 2023
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Delicious truffles, fantastic!

OldTimer
September 1, 2023
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Making these truffles brought back childhood memories of pumpkin picking.

Nina
August 1, 2023
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These truffles are incredible. I tried this recipe for a family gathering, and they vanished within minutes. It's such a simple way to bring some fall flavor to your dessert table. The blend of pumpkin and white chocolate is heavenly.

Ian Wilkins
June 13, 2023
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These Pumpkin Spice Truffles are simply great. I made them for a small gathering and everyone loved them. The mix of flavours is exceptional and the texture is just divine. Worth every effort.

Annie
June 4, 2023
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These truffles are a real treat!

Giulia Rossi
August 27, 2021
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Made these Pumpkin Spice Truffles for a cozy night in. They're not super easy, but the taste is beyond amazing. Reminds me of my childhood autumns, totally worth it.

Ian
March 7, 2021
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I tried these Pumpkin Spice Truffles for a family gathering, and they were a hit. The blend of pumpkin and chocolate is just amazing. My kids were so excited to help dip them in chocolate, and we had a fun messy time. Thank you for this awesome recipe

Hilda
January 13, 2020
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Deliciosas! Compartí con mis amigas y les encantaron, como un abrazo de otoño.

Jack91
December 11, 2019
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The Pumpkin Spice Truffles are simply great. I made these for a family gathering and everyone loved them. The mix of pumpkin and white chocolate is a delight, plus the extra graham cracker crumbs give a nice touch. Will make again for sure.

Athina
September 16, 2019
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Yummy-yummy! Thank you! Approved!

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